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Hanging Gardens Services & Sundries Limited

02078238

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ONGAR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM1 3NT
Incorporated 27/11/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mr William James Albert Drake

director · Since 31/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Julie Drake

secretary · Since 01/12/2010

Mrs Julie Clare Drake

director · Since 07/02/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William James Albert Drake

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

Ongar Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3NT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Julie Clare Drake

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Ongar Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3NT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 03/04/2013Registered 08/04/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2006Registered 19/05/2006Satisfied 30/06/2017
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/07/2003Registered 05/08/2003Satisfied 02/08/2010

CompanyRankvs 1504+ SIC 47789 peers
65

Financial strength74th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.18× · 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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£59k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£40k

Working capital

Current Assets

£261k

Current Liabilities

£221k

Fixed Assets

£204k

Debtors

£6k

10avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£151k
Assets less current liabilities£244k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.18-£71k
20231.46+£54k
20220.61-£50k
20210.65+£4k
20200.63+£21k
20190.49-£8k
20180.51—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.