Back to search

Polhill Garden Centre Limited

01807258

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

POLHILL GARDEN CENTRE, BADGERS MOUNT, TN14 7BD
Incorporated 09/04/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/08/2025

Due 02/09/2026

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

David John Novell

secretary · Since 29/08/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 11 other boards

David John Novell

director · Since 29/08/1991

NURSERYMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 11 other boards

Mrs Allison Margaret Novell

director · Since 05/03/2000

GARDEN CENTRE MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mark Richard Novell

director · Since 21/11/2006

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Peter Andrew Bensted

director · Since 01/04/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Mr Russell Graham Wood

director · Since 01/10/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mrs Rebecca Margaret Dymond

director · Since 14/06/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Mr Joshua Novell

director · Since 05/08/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David John Novell

50–75% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors
Significant control

British · Cyprus · Age 77

Polhill Garden Centre, Badgers Mount, TN14 7BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/03/2003Registered 12/03/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/03/2003Registered 12/03/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/02/2003Registered 11/02/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/12/1998Registered 21/12/1998Satisfied 14/03/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/12/1995Registered 03/01/1996Satisfied 14/03/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/08/1991Registered 17/09/1991Satisfied 14/03/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/03/1987Registered 08/04/1987Satisfied 14/03/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/05/1984Registered 24/05/1984Satisfied 14/03/2003

CompanyRankvs 647+ SIC 47789 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.51× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
1E.Russum & Sons,Limited
90
2Yandle & Sons Limited
90
3Poplar Nurseries Limited
90
4Thompson Bros. (Esher) Limited
90
5G.J.W.Titmuss Limited
90
6St.John'S Nurseries (North Devon) Limited
90
7Anglo Continental Clock Company Limited
90
8Windward Marine Limited
90
9Tileflair Limited
90
10Bartletts Country Stores Ltd.
90
647Polhill Garden Centre Limited
82
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

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£996k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£497k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.0M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£2.8M

Debtors

£337k

Cost of Sales

£7.1M

Admin Expenses

£6.6M

Profit After Tax

£340k

198avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£163k
Dividends paid£608k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.4M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£490k
Assets less current liabilities£3.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.51-£213k
20231.78—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.