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E.A. Clare & Son Limited

01189168

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

46-48 ST ANNE STREET, MERSEYSIDE, L3 3DW
Incorporated 01/11/1974

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

32300
Manufacture of sports goods
46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade
47640
Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles

Officers

Peter Norman Clare

director · Since 31/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Michael John Eggington

director · Since 19/04/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paul Christopher Taylor

secretary · Since 01/08/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Clare Leisure Limited

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

46/48, St. Anne Street, Liverpool, L3 3DW

Reg: 7596171 · Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/08/2011Registered 11/08/2011
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/07/1996Registered 02/08/1996
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/03/1994Registered 22/03/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/03/1992Registered 26/03/1992Satisfied 30/01/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/12/1990Registered 19/12/1990Satisfied 30/01/2020
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/03/1987Registered 26/03/1987

CompanyRankvs 121+ SIC 32300 peers
58

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees22th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.58× · 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.

Employees3/15 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

£9.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£2.5M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

0avg. employees-42

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£140k
Dividends paid£147k

People Costs(2020)

Wages & salaries£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£72k
Assets less current liabilities£10.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20259.58+£881k
20248.45+£536k
20237.58+£960k
20227.95+£791k
202011.32+£491k
20198.11+£482k
20189.42

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.