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Julian Bowen Limited

02108701

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

SPENCER LEGAL, S.6 210 UPPER RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON, SW15 6NP
Incorporated 11/03/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/05/2026

Due 27/05/2027

On track

Industry

46470
Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment

Officers

Mr Mark James Pickup

director · Since 28/08/2014

BUYING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mr Jonathan Paul Bowen

director · Since 01/09/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr Matthew James Gunby

director · Since 14/10/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Christopher Mark Pullen

director · Since 26/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 16 other boards

Mr Stefan Warhaftig

director · Since 22/09/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Storskogen Uk Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Sweden House, 5 Upper Montagu Street, London, W1H 2AG

Reg: 13142215 · Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 14/10/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Jonathan Paul Bowen

Ceased 14/10/2021

Mr Julian Paul Bowen

Ceased 14/10/2021

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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satisfied

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46470 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.04× · 20/20
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.

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

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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£30.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£15.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£15.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£18.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.0M

Fixed Assets

£525k

Debtors

£10.9M

Cost of Sales

£17.1M

Gross Profit

£13.2M

Admin Expenses

£4.6M

Operating Profit

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

£2.9M

105avg. employees-11

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£3.8M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.7M
NI contributions£320k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£15.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20246.04+£1.1M
20236.99+£1.8M
20223.96

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.