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Gap Convenience Distribution Limited

01255928

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

GAP CONVENIENCE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, PRESTON, PR2 5PB
Incorporated 26/04/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

24/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

24/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr Andrew Nicholas Hall

director · Since 22/10/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 76

Also on 37 other boards

Mr Ian Stuart Whittaker Hall

director · Since 25/11/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 83

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Michael Dominic Wells Hall

director · Since 25/11/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 11 other boards

Ms Patricia Nicola Blow

secretary · Since 18/10/2023

Persons with Significant Control

James Hall And Company Limited

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

Gap Convenience Distribution Limited, Lancashire Way, Preston, PR2 5PB

Reg: 01022295 · Companies House · Limited Company By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 15/02/2017Registered 17/02/2017
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/12/1994Registered 21/12/1994Satisfied 14/12/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/05/1983Registered 31/05/1983Satisfied 25/09/1991
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/09/1981Registered 24/09/1981
charge
satisfied

JAMES HALL & CO. (SOUTHPORT) LIMITED

Created 06/08/1980Registered 12/08/1980
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/08/1978Registered 07/08/1978Satisfied 25/09/1991

CompanyRankvs 4213+ SIC 46900 peers
52

Financial strength60th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.39× · 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 strength15/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees7/15 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 24/03/2025

Net Worth

£10k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£799k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.8M

Current Liabilities

£3.3M

Fixed Assets

£381k

Debtors

£2.8M

Admin Expenses

£2.9M

Profit After Tax

£936k

1avg. employees-60

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£309k
Dividends paid£4.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£4.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.39+£0
20243.81+£0
20232.89+£0
20221.72-£1.7M
20211.62+£658k
20201.81+£592k
20191.51

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.