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Optical Direct (Clayton-Le-Moors) Limited

02938557

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Longton House, Burnley Road, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5TW
Incorporated 14/06/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/06/2026

Due 27/06/2027

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Gary Bowker

director · Since 25/05/1995

British · England

Gary Bowker

director · Since 25/05/1995

TRANSPORT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mr James Ironfield

director · Since 25/05/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 5 other boards

James Ironfield

director · Since 25/05/1995

British · England

Mr James Ironfield

secretary · Since 05/07/2001

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 5 other boards

James Ironfield

secretary · Since 05/07/2001

British

Former

Swift Incorporations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 14/06/1994

Stuart Castle Robinson

director · Resigned 24/11/1995

Karen Worswick

secretary · Resigned 05/07/2001

Karen Worswick

director · Resigned 05/07/2001

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gary Bowker

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom

Notified 13/06/2017

Mr James Ironfield

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom

Notified 13/06/2017

Gary Bowker

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England

Notified 13/06/2017

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 13/12/1999Registered 30/12/1999
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 15/12/1999Registered 18/12/1999

Change History

status → active
2026-08-22

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-22

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Longton House
2026-08-22

LONGTON HOUSE

post town → Accrington
2026-08-22

ACCRINGTON

officer appointed → IRONFIELD, James
2026-08-22
officer appointed → BOWKER, Gary
2026-08-22
officer appointed → IRONFIELD, James
2026-08-22

CompanyRankvs 4942+ SIC 47789 peers
40

Financial strength77th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£76k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£49k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£74k

Working capital

Current Assets

£79k

Current Liabilities

—

Fixed Assets

£3k

Debtors

£3k

0avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1
Assets less current liabilities£77k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025—+£75
202412.14+£2k
202312.26—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.