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Birmingham Optical Group Limited

01038848

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 4, BIRMINGHAM, B24 8HZ
Incorporated 19/01/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/09/2025

Due 25/09/2026

On track

Industry

33200
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Arran Peter Fewkes

director · Since 01/09/2016

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 7 other boards

Mr James Mcgrann

director · Since 04/08/2025

CEO

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Emily Pollack

director · Since 04/08/2025

PARTNER

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 48

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Seckloe 270 Limited

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

Unit 4, Gravelly Industrial Estate, Birmingham, B24 8HZ

Reg: 05489685 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 12/12/2019

Former PSCs

Seckloe 302 Limited

Ceased 12/12/2019

Charges3 outstanding

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outstanding

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satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE AND YORKSHIRE BANK) (COMPANY NUMBER SC001111)

Created 18/04/2017Registered 21/04/2017Satisfied 09/07/2019
Charge
satisfied

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Created 25/11/2016Registered 25/11/2016Satisfied 09/07/2019
Charge
satisfied

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Created 27/07/2016Registered 04/08/2016Satisfied 09/07/2019
Charge
satisfied

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Created 12/01/2016Registered 15/01/2016Satisfied 09/07/2019
charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/12/1998Registered 23/12/1998Satisfied 16/08/2006
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 04/08/1995Registered 12/08/1995Satisfied 19/08/2006
charge
satisfied

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Created 23/03/1995Registered 31/03/1995Satisfied 12/04/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/01/1981Registered 09/02/1981Satisfied 03/07/1995

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 33200 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.59× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Turnover

£17.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£690k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.7M

Current Liabilities

£5.3M

Fixed Assets

£959k

Debtors

£149k

Cost of Sales

£9.1M

Gross Profit

£8.1M

Admin Expenses

£3.6M

Operating Profit

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

£1.0M

68avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£432k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M
NI contributions£378k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£328k
Assets less current liabilities£9.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.59+£1.2M
20231.36+£242k
20221.79+£121k
20211.74-£9k
20202.08-£657k
20191.30-£545k
20181.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.