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Stocks Hall Care Homes Limited

02174831

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Stocks House, 50c White Moss Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BL
Incorporated 07/10/1987

Previously known as

Stocks Investments Limited · until 10/12/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/05/2026

Due 27/05/2027

On track

Industry

87100
Residential nursing care facilities

Officers

Mr Stuart Henderson Lace

director · Since 07/10/1987

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Susan Elizabeth Lace

secretary · Since 29/05/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 29 other boards

Mr Gareth Brian Thomas Jones

director · Since 29/05/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 10 other boards

Mrs Susan Elizabeth Lace

director · Since 29/05/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 29 other boards

Susan Elizabeth Lace

secretary

English

Gareth Brian Thomas Jones

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 75

Susan Elizabeth Lace

director

English · England · Age 79

Stuart Henderson Lace

director · Since 07/10/1987

British · England · Age 79

Former

Rodney Adrian Conry Jones

director · Resigned 13/09/2016

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Susan Elizabeth Lace

Significant control

British · England · Age 79

Stocks House, 50c White Moss Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BL

Notified 06/04/2016

Stocks Care Home Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares

Stocks House, 50c White Moss Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BL

Reg: 16489978 · England & Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 12/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Gareth Brian Thomas Jones

Ceased 12/09/2025

Mr Stuart Henderson Lace

Ceased 12/09/2025

Ms Susan Elizabeth Lace

Ceased 12/09/2025

Charges10 outstanding

A registered charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

LEGAL CHARGE

Created 22/11/2011Registered 09/09/2026Satisfied 09/09/2026
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/11/2011Registered 07/12/2011
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/08/2010Registered 25/08/2010
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/12/2008Registered 17/12/2008
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/12/2001Registered 08/01/2002
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/04/2001Registered 12/04/2001
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/12/1999Registered 14/12/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1999Registered 07/07/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1999Registered 07/07/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1999Registered 07/07/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1999Registered 07/07/1999

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-26

Active

typeltd
2026-06-26

Private Limited Company

address line1Stocks House
2026-06-26

STOCKS HOUSE

post townSkelmersdale
2026-06-26

SKELMERSDALE

CompanyRankvs 840+ SIC 87100 peers
52

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.47× · 2/20
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.

Liquidity2/20 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's or the parent 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 con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Turnover

£24.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£17.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£308k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£3.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£3.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.0M

Current Liabilities

£6.4M

Fixed Assets

£28.0M

Debtors

£2.6M

Cost of Sales

£18.9M

Gross Profit

£5.7M

Admin Expenses

£4.2M

Operating Profit

£1.5M

Profit After Tax

-£3.7M

730avg. employees+23

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£433k
Dividends paid£192k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£157

People Costs

Wages & salaries£16.7M
NI contributions£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£24.6M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.47-£8.5M
20242.02-£104k
20231.28

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.