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Direct Buying Consultants Limited

02012001

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

SUITE A, 1ST FLOOR, ASHFORD, TN24 8XW
Incorporated 18/04/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/06/2026

Due 21/06/2027

On track

Industry

46420
Wholesale of clothing and footwear

Officers

Mr Julian Michael Hughes

director · Since 07/06/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Natalie Suzanne Hughes

secretary · Since 01/06/1995

FRENCH · Age 63

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Julian Michael Hughes

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

1, Hidden Meadow, Faversham, ME13 8FA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/06/2015Registered 08/06/2015
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/02/1992Registered 28/02/1992
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1988Registered 01/08/1988
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/03/1987Registered 12/03/1987

CompanyRankvs 1047+ SIC 46420 peers
64

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees73th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.29× · 12/20
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 strength21/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£51k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£51k

Working capital

Current Assets

£226k

Current Liabilities

£176k

Debtors

£50k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£51k
Signed by Mr J Hughes 11 February 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.29+£0
20251.29+£19k
20241.10+£27k
20231.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.