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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
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

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

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

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 60

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

A registered charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

LEGAL ASSIGNMENT

Created 09/05/2011Registered 22/07/2026Satisfied 22/07/2026
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
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

CompanyRankvs 168+ SIC 46450 peers
75

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.62× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£46k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£258k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£836k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£505k

Debtors

£1.7M

Admin Expenses

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

-£248k

37avg. employees+37

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£191k
Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.62-£248k
20242.05-£193k
20232.49

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.