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Dipple & Conway (Norwich) Limited

00719847

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

C/O LARKING GOWEN 1ST FLOOR PROSPECT HOUSE, NORWICH, NR1 1RE
Incorporated 30/03/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/09/2025

Due 23/09/2026

On track

Industry

47782
Retail sale by opticians
86900
Other human health activities

Officers

Mr James Vincent St Pierre Conway

director · Since 01/11/1992

OPTICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Robert Thomas Conway

director · Since 01/11/1992

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 1 other board

Mr Benjamin Matthew Conway

director · Since 16/02/2015

DISPENSING EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Matthew James Conway

director · Since 16/02/2015

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Mr Matthew James Conway

secretary · Since 06/11/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Dipple & Conway (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

19, Castle Street, Norwich, NR2 1PB

Reg: 09400353 · The Registrar Of Companies For England, Wales And Scotland · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF THE DIPPLE & CONWAY (NORWICH) LIMITED PENSION PLAN

Created 15/10/2024Registered 15/10/2024
Charge
outstanding

MATTHEW JAMES CONWAY · BENJAMIN MATTHEW CONWAY · ROBERT THOMAS CONWAY · PETER DAMIAN CONWAY · THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS ENTITLED

Created 14/12/2022Registered 14/12/2022
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2000Registered 02/12/2000Satisfied 20/12/2024
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/02/1999Registered 18/03/1999Satisfied 20/12/2024
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/02/1999Registered 17/03/1999Satisfied 20/12/2024
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/10/1997Registered 12/11/1997Satisfied 11/11/2003
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/10/1997Registered 12/11/1997Satisfied 20/12/2024

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47782 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.42× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£764k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£457k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£737k

Fixed Assets

£451k

Debtors

£1.1M

45avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£88k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.42-£182k
20242.61+£122k
20232.22+£141k
20221.72+£132k
20211.57

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.