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Lawrence Hunt & Co Limited

01185833

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

40B LIVERPOOL ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 0DQ
Incorporated 01/10/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

17/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

17/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/12/2025

Due 19/12/2026

On track

Industry

47110
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating

Officers

Mr Kevin Brian Hunt

director · Since 02/04/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Andrea Hunt

director · Since 26/03/2008

MERCHANDISING ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Miss Philippa Bailey

director · Since 03/11/2014

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mr Jack Alexander Hunt

director · Since 01/03/2024

RETAIL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32

Mr Paul Bernard Farrell

director · Since 09/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kevin Brian Hunt

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

40b, Liverpool Road, Preston, PR1 0DQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Jean Hunt

Ceased 03/10/2024

Mr James Lawrence Hunt

Ceased 03/10/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC

Created 28/02/2007Registered 06/03/2007Satisfied 22/09/2017
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THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC

Created 27/06/2005Registered 02/07/2005Satisfied 22/09/2017
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satisfied

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC

Created 31/07/2003Registered 06/08/2003Satisfied 22/09/2017
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satisfied

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC

Created 31/07/2003Registered 06/08/2003Satisfied 22/09/2017
charge
satisfied

THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC

Created 30/05/2001Registered 05/06/2001Satisfied 22/09/2017
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satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 31/03/2000Registered 01/04/2000Satisfied 27/06/2001
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Created 06/09/1998Registered 15/09/1998Satisfied 12/12/2002
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 06/05/1998Registered 14/05/1998Satisfied 27/06/2001
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satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 31/10/1997Registered 12/11/1997Satisfied 27/06/2001
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satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 11/09/1996Registered 26/09/1996Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 10/04/1995Registered 13/04/1995Satisfied 27/06/2001
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satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/12/1993Registered 24/12/1993Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

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Created 18/08/1993Registered 25/08/1993Satisfied 20/09/1996
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 17/09/1992Registered 23/09/1992Satisfied 23/04/1994
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 17/08/1992Registered 20/08/1992Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 27/04/1992Registered 08/05/1992Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 25/10/1991Registered 07/11/1991Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 07/02/1990Registered 14/02/1990Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/11/1989Registered 02/12/1989Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 08/09/1989Registered 27/09/1989Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/04/1988Registered 05/05/1988Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 02/12/1987Registered 14/12/1987Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 05/05/1987Registered 14/05/1987Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 05/05/1987Registered 14/05/1987Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

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Created 15/04/1985Registered 25/04/1985Satisfied 27/06/2001
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Created 24/10/1984Registered 31/10/1984Satisfied 27/06/2001
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Created 24/10/1984Registered 31/10/1984Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK PLC

Created 10/11/1983Registered 10/11/1983Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK LIMITED

Created 27/11/1981Registered 04/12/1981Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

WILLIAM & GLYNS BANK LIMITED

Created 27/11/1981Registered 04/12/1981Satisfied 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

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Created 22/04/1980Registered 25/04/1980
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS GLYN'S BANK LIMITED

Created 21/11/1978Registered 28/11/1978Satisfied 27/06/2001
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Created 21/11/1978Registered 28/11/1978Satisfied 27/06/2001

CompanyRankvs 610+ SIC 47110 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.16× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 17/05/2025

Turnover

£43.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£900k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£550k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.5M

Fixed Assets

£4.6M

Debtors

£683k

Cost of Sales

£38.7M

Gross Profit

£4.4M

Admin Expenses

£4.7M

Operating Profit

£900k

Profit After Tax

£642k

479avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£722k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.9M
NI contributions£440k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£337k
Assets less current liabilities£5.2M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.16+£0
20251.16-£79k
20241.19

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.