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The Helping Hand Company (Ledbury) Limited

02172956

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Unit 9, Bromyard Road Trading Estate, Ledbury, HR8 1NS
Incorporated 01/10/1987

Previously known as

Skyframe Limited · until 10/12/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/09/2025

Due 12/10/2026

On track

Industry

32500
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies

Officers

James Louis Barratt

director · Since 06/04/2022

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Adrian John Platt

director · Since 06/04/2022

British · England · Age 61

Christopher James

secretary · Since 01/08/2025

Former

Andrew John Wilson

director · Resigned 19/10/2018

Helen Joy James

secretary · Resigned 06/04/2022

Helen Joy James

director · Resigned 06/04/2022

Stephanie Everest

director · Resigned 06/04/2022

Owen James

director · Resigned 06/04/2022

Gavin Hugh James

director · Resigned 10/10/2022

Peter Hasling

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Sunrise Medical Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Sunrise Medical, Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2LD

Reg: 04651691 · Uk Register Of Companies · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Gavin Hugh James

Ceased 06/04/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES (T

Created 09/12/2024Registered 11/12/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/04/1999Registered 15/05/1999Satisfied 28/09/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/01/1999Registered 12/02/1999Satisfied 28/09/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/01/1999Registered 27/01/1999Satisfied 28/09/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/03/1995Registered 29/03/1995Satisfied 28/09/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/03/1995Registered 29/03/1995Satisfied 28/09/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/08/1988Registered 25/08/1988Satisfied 12/04/1995

Change History

officer appointedJAMES, Christopher
2026-06-08
officer appointedBARRATT, James Louis
2026-06-08
officer appointedPLATT, Adrian John
2026-06-08
statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

post townLedbury
2026-06-08

LEDBURY

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 9
2026-06-08

UNIT 9

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 32500 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.83× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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

Outstanding charges: -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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2024

Net Worth

£9.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.9M

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

Debtors

£4.4M

Cost of Sales

£9.9M

Admin Expenses

£8.6M

Profit After Tax

£1.7M

204avg. employees+11

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£10.5M

People Costs(2021)

Wages & salaries£5.5M
NI contributions£502k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£447k
Assets less current liabilities£9.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.83+£1.7M
20233.01+£1.8M
20222.13-£8.1M
20215.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.