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A. & J. Speelman Limited

01235975

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

REGINA HOUSE, LONDON, NW3 5JS
Incorporated 02/12/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/11/2025

Due 10/12/2026

On track

Industry

47791
Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores

Officers

Jules Victor Speelman

director · Since 10/12/1975

ANTIQUE DEALER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Mr Jules Victor Speelman

secretary · Since 26/11/1991

ANTIQUE DEALER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 2 other boards

Adele Therese Speelman

director · Since 26/11/1991

HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

John Cornford Mann

director · Since 15/07/2015

ANTIQUES DEALER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Mr John Howard Rochman

director · Since 15/07/2015

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jules Victor Speelman

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 81

Regina House, 124 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5JS

Notified 14/11/2016

Former PSCs

Adele Therese Speelman

Ceased 12/12/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

TRUSTEES OF THE A & J SPEELMAN LIMITED PENSION SCHEME

Created 13/09/2022Registered 16/09/2022
Charge
satisfied

UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, UBP SA

Created 24/07/2015Registered 29/07/2015Satisfied 21/02/2023
Charge
satisfied

UNION BANCAIRE PRIVEE, UBP SA

Created 24/07/2015Registered 28/07/2015Satisfied 28/03/2017
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/01/2010Registered 07/01/2010Satisfied 20/01/2017
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/11/2009Registered 27/11/2009Satisfied 22/07/2015
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 10/01/2001Registered 12/01/2001Satisfied 29/10/2010
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) P.L.C.

Created 12/02/1999Registered 19/02/1999Satisfied 17/02/2011
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) P.L.C.

Created 12/02/1999Registered 19/02/1999Satisfied 29/10/2010
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 07/04/1993Registered 15/04/1993Satisfied 22/02/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/11/1985Registered 30/11/1985Satisfied 14/02/2003
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/12/1984Registered 20/12/1984Satisfied 14/02/2003

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47791 peers
79

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.65× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£53.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.9M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£47.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£54.3M

Current Liabilities

£7.1M

Fixed Assets

£6.1M

Debtors

£152k

7avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£293k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£53.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20247.65+£5.3M
20236.26+£699k
20225.74+£985k
20214.63+£250k
20205.04+£1.8M
20199.06+£1.5M
20187.85

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.