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Hickies Limited

01897404

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

153 FRIAR STREET, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1HE
Incorporated 20/03/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/03/2026

Due 13/04/2027

On track

Industry

47591
Retail sale of musical instruments and scores

Officers

Mr William Andrew Elphick

director · Since 01/09/2002

ACCOUNT MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 13 other boards

Mr William Andrew Elphick

secretary · Since 01/09/2004

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hickie & Hickie Ltd

75–100% shares
ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm
75–100% votes
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

153, Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE

Reg: 00132374 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 31/03/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/07/1989Registered 01/08/1989

CompanyRankvs 185+ SIC 47591 peers
56

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.72× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£121k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£73k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£395k

Working capital

Current Assets

£626k

Current Liabilities

£230k

Fixed Assets

£43k

Debtors

£28k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£5k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£24k
Assets less current liabilities£439k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.72+£0
20252.72+£72k
20242.91+£59k
20232.80—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.