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Hallis-Hudson Group Limited

01290285

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

UNIT B1 RED SCAR BUSINESS PARK, PRESTON, PR2 5NJ
Incorporated 13/12/1976

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46499
46499

Officers

Mr John Winston Soper

director · Since 24/04/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 15 other boards

Alastair John Soper

director · Since 04/02/2004

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Mr Neil John Soper

director · Since 25/11/2013

CHARTERED ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 3 other boards

Karen Hodges

director · Since 26/04/2023

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Nicola Worthington

director · Since 22/10/2025

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Harper Industries Plc

75–100% shares

Unit B1 Redscar Business Park, Red Scar Industrial Estate, Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5NJ

Reg: 03131502 · Uk · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 254+ SIC 46499 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.78× · 16/20
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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£5.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.4M

Current Liabilities

£4.2M

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£3.7M

Admin Expenses

£7.5M

Profit After Tax

£2k

139avg. employees-6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£160k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.6M
Bank loans & overdrafts£333k
Assets less current liabilities£5.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.78-£98k
20231.90+£96k
20221.86+£689k
20211.73+£463k
20201.77+£672k
20191.63+£278k
20181.56—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.