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John Nicholls (Trading) Limited

00840103

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

1 SOMERVILLE COURT, BANBURY, OX17 3SN
Incorporated 08/03/1965

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

Officers

Mr John Andrew Milton Nicholls

director · Since 22/03/1992

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Mark James Walton

director · Since 01/01/2012

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Adam David England

director · Since 01/10/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mr Sam Hall

director · Since 01/04/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Mr. Graham Colin Bell

director · Since 01/04/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 9 other boards

Mr David Robert Simms

director · Since 01/04/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Jason Paul Dark

director · Since 01/12/2021

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

An Lightside Holdings Limited

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

Unit 12, Somerville Court, Trinity Way, Banbury, OX17 3SN

Reg: 14477208 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 16/06/2023

Former PSCs

Mr John Andrew Milton Nicholls

Ceased 16/06/2023

Mr Philip Edward Gary Nicholls

Ceased 16/06/2023

An Lightside Properties Ltd

Ceased 16/06/2023

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

JOHN ANDREW MILTON NICHOLLS AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 16/06/2023Registered 28/06/2023
charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 04/02/2011Registered 08/02/2011
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2011Registered 19/01/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/05/2007Registered 01/06/2007Satisfied 15/02/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/01/2004Registered 31/01/2004Satisfied 27/11/2008
charge
outstanding

MUTUAL ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Created 26/07/2002Registered 30/07/2002
charge
outstanding

MUTUAL ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Created 26/07/2002Registered 30/07/2002

CompanyRankvs 229+ SIC 46740 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.73× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£38.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£69k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£782k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£15.1M

Current Liabilities

£8.7M

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£9.7M

Cost of Sales

£27.9M

Gross Profit

£10.4M

Admin Expenses

£9.6M

Operating Profit

£840k

Profit After Tax

£623k

125avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£750k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.2M
NI contributions£567k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.73

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.