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Bents Garden Centre Limited

02869245

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

BENTS GARDEN CENTRE WARRINGTON ROAD, LEIGH END, WARRINGTON, WA3 5NT
Incorporated 04/11/1993

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Ronald Bent

director · Since 02/12/1993

ROSE GROWER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 3 other boards

Wendy Bent

director · Since 02/12/1993

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Also on 2 other boards

Mr George James Brian Daniels

director · Since 23/07/2002

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Matthew Bent

director · Since 01/11/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Mr George James Brian Daniels

secretary · Since 29/02/2008

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 17 other boards

Mrs Emma Louise Kelly

director · Since 01/06/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Ms Joanne Derbyshire

director · Since 01/07/2025

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr William John Burton

director · Since 02/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Bents Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Warrington Road, Leigh End, Warrington, WA3 5NT

Reg: 06470391 · England And Wales · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/04/1996Registered 25/04/1996
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/08/1995Registered 30/08/1995

CompanyRankvs 300+ SIC 47789 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees71th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.22× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees11/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£14.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£703k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£13.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£18.8M

Current Liabilities

£5.9M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£10.8M

Admin Expenses

£14.0M

Profit After Tax

£579k

4avg. employees-384

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£112k
Dividends paid£400k

Director Loans(2023)

Directors owe company£316k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£135k
Bank loans & overdrafts£600k
Assets less current liabilities£15.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.22+£519k
20243.66-£346k
20233.87-£927k
20223.80+£1.4M
20214.63+£120k
20204.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.