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Herb U.K. Limited

02478355

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

610 AMPRESS LANE, LYMINGTON, SO41 8LW
Incorporated 07/03/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/06/2025

Due 14/07/2026

On track

Industry

46450
Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
96020
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment

Officers

Mr Raoul John Perfitt

director · Since 18/07/1994

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mrs Katharine Amy Crew

director · Since 01/02/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Vicki Louise Jill Borley

director · Since 03/04/2023

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Stephen Mclaughlin

director · Since 17/03/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 52

Also on 15 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Herb U.K. (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares

610, Ampress Lane, Lymington, SO41 8LW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/01/2024Registered 30/01/2024Satisfied 10/02/2026
Charge
satisfied

RAOUL JOHN PERFITT AND SUZANNE HALE AS MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE HERB U.K. LIMITED RETIREMENT BE

Created 03/01/2018Registered 23/01/2018Satisfied 24/08/2023
Charge
satisfied

RAOUL JOHN PERFITT AND RICHARD NICHOLAS FARRANT AS MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE HERB U.K. LIMITED R

Created 10/09/2013Registered 12/09/2013Satisfied 15/05/2017
charge
satisfied

RTL MATERIALS LIMITED

Created 05/04/2013Registered 11/04/2013Satisfied 15/05/2017
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 09/05/2011Registered 11/05/2011
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 24/05/2005Registered 26/05/2005Satisfied 10/02/2026
charge
satisfied

UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LTD

Created 29/10/2003Registered 11/11/2003Satisfied 30/11/2021
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/10/2003Registered 15/10/2003Satisfied 10/02/2026
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 22/04/1997Registered 25/04/1997Satisfied 04/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/05/1994Registered 08/06/1994Satisfied 16/07/1997
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/03/1991Registered 19/03/1991Satisfied 16/07/1997

CompanyRankvs 213+ SIC 46450 peers
69

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees29th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.05× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£46k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£569k

Debtors

£1.3M

0avg. employees-45

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£13k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£212k
Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.05-£193k
20232.49-£43k
20223.00-£389k
20213.71+£120k
20203.28+£123k
20192.54+£102k
20181.66

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.