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Ablp Hestia Limited

01590577

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

LADY ANN HOUSE, DEWSBURY, WF12 7RD
Incorporated 12/10/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

medium

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/06/2025

Due 30/06/2026

On track

Industry

46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
71111
Architectural activities

Officers

Paul Claydon

director · Since 05/01/2015

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Ms Amanda Haley

director · Since 05/01/2015

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 5 other boards

Ms Beverley Cookson

director · Since 01/07/2016

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Lee Beardsmore

director · Since 01/11/2019

IT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Ablp Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Ian Firth Hardware Ltd, Lady Ann House, Churwell Vale, Dewsbury, WF12 7RD

Reg: 15943723 · England & Wales Company Registry · Private Limited Company

Notified 01/06/2025

Former PSCs

Ian Firth Holdings Limited

Ceased 15/12/2023

Lady Ann Estates (Leeds) Limited

Ceased 20/12/2023

Hillcrest Estates (Leeds) Limited

Ceased 01/06/2025

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

IAN FIRTH · BERNICE FIRTH

Created 24/10/2024Registered 04/11/2024
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 04/04/2023Registered 04/04/2023Satisfied 14/10/2024
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LTD (THE "SECURITY TRUSTEE")

Created 31/10/2014Registered 10/11/2014
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 30/09/2013Registered 03/10/2013Satisfied 23/11/2022
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/04/2013Registered 11/04/2013
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/12/2012Registered 13/12/2012Satisfied 23/11/2022
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2009Registered 19/05/2009Satisfied 23/01/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/11/2002Registered 14/11/2002Satisfied 23/01/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/05/1996Registered 30/05/1996Satisfied 15/03/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/05/1996Registered 30/05/1996Satisfied 15/03/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/02/1996Registered 19/02/1996Satisfied 23/01/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/01/1996Registered 05/02/1996Satisfied 23/01/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/09/1989Registered 20/09/1989Satisfied 05/02/1997
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 30/12/1981Registered 15/01/1982Satisfied 23/01/2014

CompanyRankvs 38+ SIC 46740 peers
69

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.49× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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 going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2021

Turnover

£16.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£81k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.4M

Current Liabilities

£3.0M

Fixed Assets

£286k

Debtors

£2.0M

Cost of Sales

£12.9M

Gross Profit

£3.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Operating Profit

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

£864k

100avg. employees+9

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.6M
NI contributions£247k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1
Bank loans & overdrafts£402k
Assets less current liabilities£4.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20212.49+£864k
20202.20+£430k
20191.72

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.