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Fred Hughes Limited

02112934

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

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

FRED HUGHES LTD, PRESTON, PR1 6XH
Incorporated 19/03/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2028

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/12/2025

Due 11/01/2027

On track

Industry

77299
Renting and leasing of other personal and household goods

Officers

Mr Trevor John Fiddler

secretary · Since 28/12/1991

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Mr Gregory Fiddler

director · Since 28/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Mr Trevor John Fiddler

director · Since 28/12/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Gary John Fiddler

director · Since 19/06/2025

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gregory Fiddler

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Fred Hughes Ltd, 27 Harewood Road, Preston, PR1 6XH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Trevor John Fiddler

Significant control

English · United Kingdom · Age 82

Fred Hughes Ltd, 27 Harewood Road, Preston, PR1 6XH

Notified 07/04/2018

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 77299 peers
90

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.12× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£269k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£173k

Fixed Assets

£25k

Debtors

£1.1M

11avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20258.12+£37k
20247.92+£28k
20239.01

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.