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Fox Brothers (Leyland) Ltd

01853066

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

11 NEPTUNE COURT HALLAM WAY, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5LZ
Incorporated 05/10/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/07/2026

Due 03/08/2027

On track

Industry

08110
Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slate
08120
Operation of gravel and sand pits; mining of clays and kaolin
43120
Site preparation
49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mrs Caroline Elaine Barnes

director · Since 31/03/2016

TRANSPORT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Paul Robert Fox

director · Since 24/09/2020

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 29 other boards

Mr John Joseph Flood

director · Since 12/04/2021

COMMERCIAL AND STRATEGIC DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 14 other boards

Ms Kerry Louise Kirk

director · Since 11/10/2021

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Lee John Hardy

director · Since 01/03/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hurt Plant Hire Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

11 Neptune Court, Hallam Way, Blackpool, FY4 5LZ

Reg: 12742218 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 31/07/2020

Former PSCs

Clive Hurt Holdings Ltd

Ceased 27/07/2020

Hurt Plant Hire Limited

Ceased 27/07/2020

C R H Truck Limited

Ceased 31/07/2020

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT FOR THE SECURED PARTIES (AS DEFINED IN THE INSTRUMENT

Created 15/09/2025Registered 17/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 19/09/2024Registered 23/09/2024
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 09/10/2023Registered 10/10/2023Satisfied 25/09/2024
Charge
outstanding

CYNERGY BANK LIMITED

Created 08/03/2023Registered 20/03/2023
Charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (THE “SECURITY TRUSTEE�)

Created 24/09/2020Registered 08/10/2020Satisfied 12/07/2024

CompanyRankvs 45+ SIC 08110 peers
61

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.66× · 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 strength20/25 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 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£1.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£42k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£467k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£9.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£25.0M

Current Liabilities

£15.1M

Fixed Assets

£28.1M

Debtors

£24.7M

Admin Expenses

£6.4M

Profit After Tax

£479k

288avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£478k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.7M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£38.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20241.66

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.