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Barry Bennett Limited

01006315

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE EXCHANGE, BURY, BL9 0DN
Incorporated 30/03/1971

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr Antony Bennett

director · Since 01/08/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 12 other boards

Mrs Louise Hughes

director · Since 17/05/2022

SERVICE DELIVERY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 4 other boards

Miss Aimee Louise Bennett

director · Since 01/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Oliver Thomas Bennett

director · Since 04/02/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Antony Bennett

Significant control

British · England · Age 63

The Exchange, 5 Bank Street, Bury, BL9 0DN

Notified 14/08/2016

The Bennett Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

The Exchange, 5 Bank Street, Bury, BL9 0DN

Reg: 04117090 · England · Limited Company

Notified 06/01/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 03/06/2014Registered 05/06/2014
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 03/06/2014Registered 05/06/2014Satisfied 31/01/2023
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 03/06/2014Registered 05/06/2014Satisfied 31/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 03/10/2012Registered 04/10/2012Satisfied 16/07/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 28/09/2012Registered 03/10/2012Satisfied 16/07/2014
charge
satisfied

CROMAR WHITE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

Created 10/09/2012Registered 15/09/2012Satisfied 31/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 20/01/2012Registered 24/01/2012Satisfied 16/07/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/04/2009Registered 09/04/2009Satisfied 17/04/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/12/2007Registered 08/01/2008Satisfied 16/07/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 20/12/2007Registered 04/01/2008Satisfied 16/07/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 20/12/2007Registered 22/12/2007Satisfied 14/12/2010
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 23/12/2004Registered 24/12/2004Satisfied 22/12/2007
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/03/2001Registered 28/03/2001Satisfied 22/12/2007
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 20/12/1996Registered 20/12/1996Satisfied 22/12/2007
charge
satisfied

GRIFFIN FACTORS LIMITED

Created 13/07/1995Registered 20/07/1995Satisfied 22/12/2007
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/09/1992Registered 24/09/1992Satisfied 11/12/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/09/1992Registered 24/09/1992Satisfied 14/12/2010
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/12/1982Registered 04/01/1983Satisfied 14/12/2010
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 01/10/1975Registered 07/10/1975Satisfied 14/12/2010

CompanyRankvs 344+ SIC 46900 peers
68

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.71× · 20/20
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.

Employees13/15 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

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£11.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£10.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.6M

Current Liabilities

£3.9M

Fixed Assets

£594k

Debtors

£5.2M

Admin Expenses

£6.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.2M

6avg. employees-534

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£331k
Dividends paid£371k

Director Loans(2023)

Directors owe company£211k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£11.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.71+£936k
20242.60+£767k
20232.16+£613k
20222.02+£1.9M
20211.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.