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Lowther Forestry Group Limited

03309271

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

LOWTHER CASTLE, PENRITH, CA10 2HH
Incorporated 29/01/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/01/2026

Due 28/01/2027

On track

Industry

02400
Support services to forestry
81300
Landscape service activities

Officers

Emma Jayne Nelson-Slack

secretary · Since 14/01/2026

David Laurence Martin Bliss

director · Since 21/11/2019

British

James Nicholas Lowther

director · Since 06/11/1997

British

Simon Pugh

director · Since 28/04/2021

British

Daniel Stephens

director · Since 01/06/2015

British

Antony Shaw Stephenson

director · Since 14/07/2004

British

Former

John Stewart Orr

secretary · Resigned 30/09/2011

Suzanne Elizabeth Sharp

secretary · Resigned 14/01/2026

Randalls Company Secretarial Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 06/11/1997

Ian Michael Jack

director · Resigned 31/10/2017

John Stewart Orr

director · Resigned 30/09/2011

David John Taylor

director · Resigned 18/02/2011

Randalls Nominees Limited

corporate director · Resigned 06/11/1997

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 02400 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.29× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

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

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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£5.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.5M

Debtors

£4.2M

Cost of Sales

£9.0M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

65avg. employees+7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£135k
Dividends paid£1.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.29+£407k
20232.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.