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Northcote Hotel Limited

02002462

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Northcote Hotel & Restaurant Northcote Road, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BE
Incorporated 20/03/1986

Previously known as

Sandshow Limited · until 19/12/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/12/2025

Due 27/12/2026

On track

Industry

55100
Hotels and similar accommodation
56101
Licensed restaurants

Officers

Mrs Clare Joan Ellis

director · Since 23/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Mr Alfred Wilson Ellis

director · Since 23/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Craig John Bancroft

director · Since 12/06/2025

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Lisa Goodwin-Allen

director · Since 12/06/2025

CHEF PATRON/DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 3 other boards

Clare Joan Ellis

director · Since 23/04/2025

British · England · Age 72

Alfred Wilson Ellis

director · Since 23/04/2025

British · England · Age 78

Lisa Goodwin-Allen

director · Since 12/06/2025

British · England · Age 45

Craig John Bancroft

director · Since 12/06/2025

British · England · Age 65

Former

Julie Nicole Leigh

director · Resigned 21/08/2015

Richard Leslie Matthewman

director · Resigned 27/02/2017

Nigel Haworth

secretary · Resigned 13/11/2017

Nigel Haworth

director · Resigned 13/11/2017

Laura Jane Scarborough

director · Resigned 08/08/2018

Matthew Charles Bye

director · Resigned 18/02/2019

Martin Lewis Armitstead

director · Resigned 02/03/2020

Liam Ruari Lambert

director · Resigned 01/11/2021

Craig John Bancroft

director · Resigned 17/02/2022

Peter Vincent Malone

director · Resigned 04/11/2022

Martin Lewis Armitstead

director · Resigned 29/02/2024

Mahmoud Hassan Bakr-Ibrahim

director · Resigned 23/04/2025

Omar Ahmed Roshdy Elsharkawy

director · Resigned 23/04/2025

Antony William Balch

director · Resigned 23/04/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alfred Wilson Ellis

Significant control

British · England · Age 78

1, Swan Street, Wilmslow, SK9 1HF

Notified 21/05/2026

Mrs Clare Joan Ellis

Significant control

British · England · Age 72

1, Swan Street, Wilmslow, SK9 1HF

Notified 21/05/2026

Mr Matthew James Wilson Ellis

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 42

1, Swan Street, Wilmslow, SK9 1HF

Notified 21/05/2026

Olivia Clare Barrass

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 37

1, Swan Street, Wilmslow, SK9 1HF

Notified 21/05/2026

Former PSCs

Northcote Leisure Group Limited

Ceased 18/02/2019

Bhl Global Limited

Ceased 23/04/2025

Silkstone Finance Limited

Ceased 21/05/2026

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY (00036695)

Created 10/07/2019Registered 12/07/2019Satisfied 25/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY (00036695)

Created 10/07/2019Registered 12/07/2019Satisfied 25/04/2025

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-23

Active

typeltd
2026-07-23

Private Limited Company

address line1Northcote Hotel & Restaurant Northcote Road
2026-07-23

NORTHCOTE HOTEL & RESTAURANT NORTHCOTE ROAD

post townBlackburn
2026-07-23

BLACKBURN

officer appointedBANCROFT, Craig John
2026-07-23
officer appointedELLIS, Alfred Wilson
2026-07-23
officer appointedELLIS, Clare Joan
2026-07-23
officer appointedGOODWIN-ALLEN, Lisa
2026-07-23

CompanyRankvs 1189+ SIC 55100 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.72× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Liquidity6/20 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

statements in respect of this transaction. However, management has assessed the impact of the sale and believes it does not cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern . On behalf of the board M Bakr-Ibrahim Director 10 April 2025 NORTHCOTE HOTEL LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 - 4 - The directors present their annu

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£11.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£288k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£93k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.8M

Current Liabilities

£5.2M

Fixed Assets

£5.7M

Debtors

£3.9M

Cost of Sales

£5.8M

Admin Expenses

£338k

Profit After Tax

-£93k

103avg. employees-6

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.7M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£3.3M
Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.72+£6.8M
20230.77

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.