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Hilditch & Key Limited

00924034

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

IRENE HOUSE 5 ARCHES BUSINESS PARK, SIDCUP, DA14 5AE
Incorporated 01/12/1967

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/10/2025

Due 14/11/2026

On track

Industry

46420
Wholesale of clothing and footwear
47710
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Michael John Booth

director · Since 31/10/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 86

Also on 33 other boards

Mr Michael John Booth

secretary · Since 26/05/1995

231239

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 86

Also on 33 other boards

Mr Steven Miller

director · Since 06/02/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hilditch & Key (Holdings) Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

13, Banks Lane, Bexleyheath, DA6 7BH

Reg: 00656218 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Michael John Booth

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges10 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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Created 28/05/2004Registered 05/06/2004
charge
outstanding

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Created 08/07/1998Registered 20/07/1998
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/07/1998Registered 20/07/1998
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1988Registered 28/07/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1988Registered 28/07/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1988Registered 28/07/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1988Registered 28/07/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1988Registered 28/07/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1988Registered 28/07/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1988Registered 28/07/1988
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/02/1983Registered 23/02/1983
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/01/1983Registered 25/01/1983
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/12/1980Registered 17/12/1980
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/12/1980Registered 17/12/1980

CompanyRankvs 4038+ SIC 46420 peers
40

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.82× · 6/20
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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

-£700k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£359k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£732k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.3M

Current Liabilities

£4.0M

Fixed Assets

£44k

Debtors

£1.7M

10avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1
Assets less current liabilities-£688k
Signed by 2024-02-29Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.82+£286k
20240.74+£262k
20230.68

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.