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John F. Stott Limited

00817224

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

137 CHORLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, M27 4AE
Incorporated 26/08/1964

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/09/2025

Due 15/09/2026

On track

Industry

47782
Retail sale by opticians

Officers

Mr Philip Iain Houston

director · Since 07/08/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Daniel David Martin Hurst

director · Since 07/08/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Philip Iain Houston

secretary · Since 07/08/2019

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Paul Andrew Clegg

director · Since 30/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Houston And Hurst Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

40, Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PQ

Reg: 11101076 · England · Limited Company

Notified 07/08/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Robert George Brown

Ceased 07/08/2019

Mr Stephen Jay Epstein

Ceased 07/08/2019

Charges4 outstanding

A registered charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 30/06/2026Registered 03/07/2026
A registered charge
satisfied

WESLEYAN BANK LIMITED

Created 07/08/2019Registered 02/07/2026Satisfied 02/07/2026
A registered charge
satisfied

WESLEYAN BANK LIMITED

Created 07/08/2019Registered 02/07/2026Satisfied 02/07/2026
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 30/01/2026Registered 02/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

WESLEYAN BANK LIMITED

Created 07/08/2019Registered 08/08/2019
Charge
outstanding

WESLEYAN BANK LIMITED

Created 07/08/2019Registered 08/08/2019

CompanyRankvs 139+ SIC 47782 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.34× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£621k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£14k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£142k

Working capital

Current Assets

£563k

Current Liabilities

£422k

Fixed Assets

£669k

Debtors

£306k

50avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£129k
Assets less current liabilities£811k
Signed by P Houston D Hurst 30/05/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.34+£27k
20231.48

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.