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Browns Distribution Services Limited

00838986

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

DISTRIBUTION HOUSE, STOKE ON TRENT, ST6 4FB
Incorporated 25/02/1965

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/10/2025

Due 22/10/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road
52103
52103
62090
Other information technology service activities

Officers

Mr David Anthony Brown

director · Since 22/05/1998

TRANSPORT & WAREHOUSING EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 15 other boards

Mr David Albert James Brown

director · Since 14/03/2007

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Browns Commercial Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

Distribution House, Chemical Lane East, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 4FB

Reg: 03698592 · England And Wales · Limited

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 29/03/2018Registered 13/04/2018
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 10/01/2012Registered 12/01/2012Satisfied 08/08/2019
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 04/09/1998Registered 08/09/1998Satisfied 08/08/2019
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 17/03/1992Registered 21/03/1992Satisfied 20/03/1993
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/09/1991Registered 20/09/1991
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/09/1990Registered 25/09/1990Satisfied 18/11/1993
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/07/1990Registered 31/07/1990Satisfied 18/11/1993
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/05/1990Registered 31/05/1990Satisfied 18/05/1995
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 04/05/1988Registered 20/05/1988Satisfied 16/05/1989
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 09/07/1987Registered 21/07/1987Satisfied 16/05/1989
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/10/1986Registered 29/10/1986Satisfied 16/05/1989
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/01/1985Registered 14/02/1985Satisfied 08/08/2019

CompanyRankvs 5035+ SIC 49410 peers
51

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees27th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.11× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£541k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£5.0M

Fixed Assets

£7.0M

Debtors

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

£764k

1avg. employees-136

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£940k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.11+£424k
20241.13-£241k
20231.21+£467k
20221.29+£88k
20211.30+£839k
20201.05-£160k
20191.06+£237k
20181.02—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.