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Hilditch & Key Limited

00924034

active
Private Limited Company
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

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

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

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1991Registered 11/04/1991Satisfied 11/01/2017
charge
satisfied

GLENROTHES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Created 05/02/1990Registered 13/02/1990Satisfied 22/11/2016
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 60400+ SIC 46420 peers
40

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees94th 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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6040Hilditch & Key Limited
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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+£437k
20220.62-£417k
20210.36-£392k
20200.31-£670k
20190.93-£195k
20170.98—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.