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Auk Investments Limited

00924673

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

10 Bricket Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JX
Incorporated 15/12/1967

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

47300
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

Officers

Thomas Mckenzie Biggart

director · Since 01/12/2020

British · Scotland · Age 59

Pinsent Masons Secretarial Limited

corporate secretary · Since 01/12/2020

Reg: 02318923

Jeremy Clarke

director · Since 01/12/2020

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Simon Paul Lane

director · Since 01/12/2020

British · England · Age 63

William Bahlsen Bannister

director · Since 01/12/2020

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Former

Reginald George Hockings

director · Resigned 07/01/1997

Hilda Hockings

director · Resigned 08/06/1997

Michael Hockings

director · Resigned 07/02/2018

Hilda Hockings

secretary · Resigned 21/10/2020

Simon Hockings

director · Resigned 01/12/2020

Angus John Hockings

director · Resigned 01/12/2020

Marcus Benjamin Hockings

director · Resigned 01/12/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Auk Investments Holdings Limited

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

23, Princes Way, Fleetwood, FY7 8PG

Reg: 12965603 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 04/11/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Angus John Hockings

Ceased 30/10/2020

Mr Simon Hockings

Ceased 30/10/2020

Mr Marcus Benjamin Hockings

Ceased 30/10/2020

Prop And Invest Limited

Ceased 04/11/2020

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/08/2019Registered 06/08/2019Satisfied 15/12/2020
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/10/2014Registered 02/10/2014Satisfied 04/11/2020
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/03/2011Registered 12/03/2011Satisfied 15/12/2020
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2009Registered 28/02/2009Satisfied 15/12/2020
charge
satisfied

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 08/07/2004Registered 15/07/2004Satisfied 14/05/2014
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/08/1999Registered 25/08/1999Satisfied 15/12/2020
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/03/1996Registered 21/03/1996Satisfied 06/01/2021
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/07/1992Registered 16/07/1992Satisfied 15/12/2020
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/07/1992Registered 16/07/1992Satisfied 13/03/2009
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/07/1992Registered 16/07/1992Satisfied 13/03/2009
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/07/1992Registered 16/07/1992Satisfied 15/12/2020
charge
satisfied

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 08/07/1992Registered 11/07/1992Satisfied 10/09/2018
charge
satisfied

B P OIL UK LIMITED

Created 04/01/1990Registered 09/01/1990Satisfied 03/10/2018
charge
satisfied

B P OIL LIMITED

Created 21/10/1988Registered 24/11/1988Satisfied 13/03/2009
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/06/1986Registered 20/06/1986Satisfied 15/12/2020
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/06/1986Registered 20/06/1986Satisfied 23/10/2003
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 02/12/1981Registered 09/12/1981Satisfied 28/02/1992
charge
satisfied

BP. OIL LTD.

Created 20/05/1981Registered 21/05/1981Satisfied 13/03/2009
charge
satisfied

B P OIL LTD

Created 03/11/1980Registered 05/11/1980Satisfied 13/03/2009
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 12/09/1977Registered 19/09/1977Satisfied 13/03/2009

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-04

Active

typeltd
2026-06-04

Private Limited Company

address line110 Bricket Road
2026-06-04

10 BRICKET ROAD

post townHertfordshire
2026-06-04

HERTFORDSHIRE

officer appointedPINSENT MASONS SECRETARIAL LIMITED
2026-06-04
officer appointedBANNISTER, William Bahlsen
2026-06-04
officer appointedBIGGART, Thomas Mckenzie
2026-06-04
officer appointedCLARKE, Jeremy
2026-06-04
officer appointedLANE, Simon Paul
2026-06-04

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47300 peers
79

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.64× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the group's or the parent company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue . AUK INVESTMENTS LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2020

Net Worth

£7.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£207k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£851k

Fixed Assets

£8.1M

Debtors

£1.5M

Profit After Tax

£517k

51avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£205k
Dividends paid-£264k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£705k
NI contributions£40k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£137k
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.5M
Assets less current liabilities£9.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20202.64+£7.4M
20191.36

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.