J.H. Lavender & Company Limited
02999887
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 6 outstanding charges (-10)
Details
Compliance
Accounts
Confirmation statement
Industry
Officers
director · Since 11/04/1995
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 26/05/1995
DOCTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79
Also on 7 other boards
director · Since 19/05/2019
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50
Also on 3 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Ian Mark Anthony Timings
British · England · Age 60
Hall Green Works, West Bromwich, B71 3JZ
Notified 09/12/2016
Dr Andrew John Rose
British · United Kingdom · Age 79
Hall Green Works, West Bromwich, B71 3JZ
Notified 09/12/2016
Mr James Michael Warner
British · England · Age 85
Hall Green Works, West Bromwich, B71 3JZ
Notified 09/12/2016
Mr Adrian Victor Taylor
British · England · Age 50
Hall Green Works, West Bromwich, B71 3JZ
Notified 22/05/2019
Charges6 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 49+ SIC 24530 peers51
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 31/03/2025
Net Worth
£2.4M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£172k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£452k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£250k
Working capital
Current Assets
£5.8M
Current Liabilities
£6.0M
Fixed Assets
£3.8M
Debtors
£4.3M
Cost of Sales
£12.8M
Admin Expenses
£1.9M
Profit After Tax
£571k
Tax at Year End(2020)
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.96 | +£571k |
| 2024 | 0.90 | +£399k |
| 2023 | 0.88 | -£525k |
| 2022 | 1.00 | -£805k |
| 2020 | 1.45 | -£569k |
| 2019 | 1.07 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.