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Lea & Sandeman Company Limited

02190567

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

170 FULHAM ROAD, LONDON, SW10 9PR
Incorporated 10/11/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/12/2025

Due 28/12/2026

On track

Industry

47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Charles Algernon Lea

director · Since 31/05/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Mr David Isherwood

director · Since 31/10/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Lea & Sandeman Group Of Companies Limited

75–100% shares

Brooks House, Albion Place, Maidstone, ME14 5DY

Reg: 7107427 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 96+ SIC 47250 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.67× · 16/20
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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£121k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.5M

Current Liabilities

£5.1M

Fixed Assets

£203k

Debtors

£2.6M

Cost of Sales

£9.2M

Admin Expenses

£4.4M

Profit After Tax

-£121k

46avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£60k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Bank loans & overdrafts£0
Assets less current liabilities£3.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.67-£186k
20231.92+£644k
20221.90+£573k
20211.70+£576k
20201.63+£407k
20191.42

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.