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The Lavenham Group Limited

02327702

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Arbons House, Water Street, Lavenham, CO10 9RN
Incorporated 12/12/1988

Previously known as

The Lavenham Group Plc · until 01/04/2010
Lavenham Holdings Plc · until 25/09/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/11/2025

Due 20/11/2026

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mrs Elisabeth Hilary Whitehair

secretary · Since 12/12/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 19 other boards

Mr Terence Anthony James Dalton

director · Since 12/12/1991

PRINTER AND PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Elisabeth Hilary Whitehair

director · Since 12/12/1991

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 19 other boards

Elisabeth Hilary Whitehair

secretary

British

Terence Anthony James Dalton

director

British · England · Age 71

Elisabeth Hilary Whitehair

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Elisabeth Hilary Whitehair

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 68

Arbons House, Water Street, Lavenham, CO10 9RN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Terence Anthony James Dalton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 71

Arbons House, Water Street, Lavenham, CO10 9RN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/05/2013Registered 05/06/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/09/2008Registered 17/09/2008Satisfied 10/11/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/12/2001Registered 08/01/2002Satisfied 10/11/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/12/1995Registered 21/12/1995Satisfied 10/11/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1992Registered 16/04/1992Satisfied 10/11/2023

Change History

status → active
2026-06-12

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-12

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Arbons House
2026-06-12

ARBONS HOUSE

post town → Lavenham
2026-06-12

LAVENHAM

CompanyRankvs 4279+ SIC 70100 peers
59

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.72× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£44k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£25k

Working capital

Current Assets

£64k

Current Liabilities

£88k

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£19k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£9k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1
Bank loans & overdrafts£17k
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20260.72-£8k
20251.09+£15k
20241.42-£29k
20231.59—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.