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Bickford Limited

03301627

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 44 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

The Old Malthouse, Commercial Road, Grantham, NG31 6DE
Incorporated 13/01/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/06/2026

Due 08/07/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Russell Kelvin Clough

secretary · Since 20/01/1997

INS AGENT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 7 other boards

Russell Kelvin Clough

director · Since 20/01/1997

SELF EMPLOYED MAINTENANCE CONT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 7 other boards

Paul Frazer Gray

director · Since 20/01/1997

SHOP OWNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Russell Kelvin Clough

secretary · Since 20/01/1997

British

Russell Kelvin Clough

director · Since 20/01/1997

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Paul Frazer Gray

director · Since 20/01/1997

British · England · Age 62

Former

First Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 20/01/1997

First Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 20/01/1997

Persons with Significant Control

Paul Frazer Gray

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

The Old Malthouse, Commercial Road, Grantham, NG31 6DE

Notified 06/04/2016

Russell Kelvin Clough

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

The Old Malthouse, Commercial Road, Grantham, NG31 6DE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges44 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 05/07/2016Registered 12/07/2016
Charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSES LIMITED

Created 09/09/2013Registered 11/09/2013
Charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSES LIMITED

Created 15/08/2013Registered 20/08/2013
charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSE LIMITED

Created 16/12/2011Registered 21/12/2011
charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSES LIMITED

Created 14/10/2011Registered 26/10/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/06/2011Registered 18/06/2011
charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSES LIMITED

Created 18/03/2011Registered 19/03/2011
charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSES LIMITED

Created 01/03/2011Registered 08/03/2011
charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSES LIMITED

Created 01/03/2011Registered 08/03/2011
charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSES LIMITED

Created 10/09/2010Registered 30/09/2010
charge
outstanding

VALE GARDEN HOUSES LIMITED

Created 28/05/2010Registered 16/06/2010
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 04/04/2008Registered 12/04/2008
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 24/10/2006Registered 25/10/2006
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 04/10/2005Registered 22/10/2005
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 31/01/2005Registered 01/02/2005
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/04/2003Registered 24/04/2003
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 02/07/2001Registered 04/07/2001
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 25/05/2001Registered 31/05/2001
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 25/05/2001Registered 31/05/2001
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 04/05/2001Registered 11/05/2001
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/01/2001Registered 27/01/2001
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/07/2000Registered 12/07/2000
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 28/04/2000Registered 29/04/2000
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 29/03/2000Registered 04/04/2000
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/11/1999Registered 06/11/1999
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/09/1999Registered 14/09/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 30/04/1999Registered 11/05/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 30/04/1999Registered 11/05/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 08/04/1999Registered 14/04/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 08/04/1999Registered 14/04/1999
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/10/1998Registered 29/10/1998
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 10/09/1998Registered 16/09/1998
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 10/09/1998Registered 16/09/1998
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 12/08/1998Registered 21/08/1998
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/07/1998Registered 23/07/1998
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 27/05/1998Registered 30/05/1998
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/01/1998Registered 22/01/1998
charge
satisfied

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 07/01/1998Registered 08/01/1998Satisfied 13/02/2023
charge
outstanding

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 07/01/1998Registered 08/01/1998
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/12/1997Registered 07/01/1998
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/12/1997Registered 31/12/1997
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/12/1997Registered 31/12/1997
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 20/06/1997Registered 27/06/1997
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 30/05/1997Registered 04/06/1997
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/03/1997Registered 10/04/1997

Change History

officer appointed → CLOUGH, Russell Kelvin
2026-08-16
officer appointed → CLOUGH, Russell Kelvin
2026-08-16
officer appointed → GRAY, Paul Frazer
2026-08-16
status → active
2026-08-16

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-16

Private Limited Company

address line1 → The Old Malthouse
2026-08-16

THE OLD MALTHOUSE

post town → Grantham
2026-08-16

GRANTHAM

CompanyRankvs 8672+ SIC 68209 peers
76

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.6× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 28/02/2026

Net Worth

£4.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£137k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£129k

Working capital

Current Assets

£344k

Current Liabilities

£215k

Fixed Assets

£4.9M

Debtors

£206k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£37k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.0M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.60-£20k
20251.73+£176k
20241.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.