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Witch Group Limited

02447890

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

THE SUMMIT BUILDING UNIT 1 SHORTEN BROOK WAY, ACCRINGTON, BB5 5YJ
Incorporated 30/11/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46470
Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment

Officers

Susan Elizabeth Lockwood

secretary · Since 30/11/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Barry Lockwood

director · Since 30/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Susan Elizabeth Lockwood

director · Since 30/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 5 other boards

Abigail Annice Josephine Lockwood

director · Since 31/08/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 34

Also on 1 other board

Brett Stanley Lockwood

director · Since 31/08/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 1 other board

Scott Frederick Lockwood

director · Since 31/08/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Susan Elizabeth Lockwood

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 69

Pendle Village Mill, Hollin Bank, Nelson, BB9 5NG

Notified 06/04/2016

Barry Lockwood

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 71

Pendle Village Mill, Hollin Bank, Nelson, BB9 5NG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 02/10/2020Registered 05/10/2020
Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 31/07/2019Registered 31/07/2019
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 01/12/1997Registered 02/12/1997
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 24/10/1994Registered 28/10/1994Satisfied 07/07/2016
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 19/09/1994Registered 23/09/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/11/1991Registered 03/12/1991Satisfied 12/08/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/1990Registered 24/10/1990Satisfied 12/08/1995

CompanyRankvs 107+ SIC 46470 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.7× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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82
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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£4.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£457k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.8M

Fixed Assets

£7.8M

Debtors

£1.3M

33avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£19k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£9.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.70-£49k
20241.89+£1.6M
20231.52-£161k
20221.71+£88k
20212.02—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.