Ken Linford Gardencare Limited

03073813

active

Private Limited Company

Companies House

Health Score

88 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

38/40

Risk

1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

RIVERSIDE VIEW NURSERIES, LEYLAND, PR26 8LT

Incorporated 28/06/1995

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46220

Wholesale of flowers and plants

Officers

Mr David Barrass

director · Since 29/09/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Robert Hindle

director · Since 29/09/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

director · Since 29/09/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Andrew Paul Smith

director · Since 29/09/2005

GARDEN CARE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

director · Since 01/01/2007

GARDENER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Alastair Brindle

director · Since 01/01/2007

GARDENER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alastair Brindle

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 60

Riverside View Nurseries, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, PR26 8LT

Notified 01/07/2017

Mr Paul Scott

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

Riverside View Nurseries, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, PR26 8LT

Notified 01/07/2017

Mr David Barrass

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 50

Riverside View Nurseries, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, PR26 8LT

Notified 01/07/2017

Mr Andrew Bell

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 54

Riverside View Nurseries, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, PR26 8LT

Notified 01/07/2017

Mr Robert Hindle

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Riverside View Nurseries, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, PR26 8LT

Notified 01/01/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Robert Hindle

Ceased 01/01/2026

Charges1 outstanding

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/07/1995Registered 27/07/1995

CompanyRankvs 35+ SIC 46220 peers
75

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25

Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.08× · 20/20

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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£360k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£213k

Working capital

Current Assets

£411k

Current Liabilities

£197k

Fixed Assets

£146k

13avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£360k

Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2026	2.08	-£36k
2025	2.61	-£35k
2024	2.68	+£25k
2023	3.16	+£39k
2022	2.89	+£47k
2021	2.60	+£48k
2020	2.43	-£53k
2019	2.82	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.