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Clare & Illingworth Ltd

02514744

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

101 KING STREET, CHESHIRE, WA16 6EQ
Incorporated 22/06/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/06/2026

Due 06/07/2027

On track

Industry

86900
Other human health activities

Officers

Mr Derek Arthur Clare

secretary · Since 22/06/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Derek Arthur Clare

director · Since 22/06/1991

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Alyson Christine Illingworth

director · Since 22/06/1991

DISPENSING OPTICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Richard Andrew Clare

director · Since 10/01/2017

DISPENSING OPTICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Alyson Christine Illingworth

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 70

101 King Street, Cheshire, WA16 6EQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Derek Arthur Clare

Ceased 24/07/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 17/09/1990Registered 02/10/1990

CompanyRankvs 11940+ SIC 86900 peers
58

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees12th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.47× · 12/20
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.

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£200k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£118k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£81k

Working capital

Current Assets

£255k

Current Liabilities

£174k

Fixed Assets

£142k

Debtors

£58k

0avg. employees-17

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£224k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.47-£16k
20242.38-£58k
20233.30—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.