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Whitworth Chemists Limited

03818717

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

2C ATKINSONS WAY, SCUNTHORPE, DN15 8QJ
Incorporated 03/08/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

26/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

26/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/08/2025

Due 04/09/2026

On track

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Dorothy Ann Bradley

secretary · Since 27/08/1999

BRITISH · Age 85

Also on 16 other boards

Mrs Sally Elizabeth Vernon

director · Since 09/03/2007

FASHION MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mrs Dorothy Ann Bradley

director · Since 29/08/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Mr Richard Watson Bradley

director · Since 12/06/2009

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Dorothy Ann Bradley

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 85

2c, Atkinsons Way, Scunthorpe, DN15 8QJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Sally Elizabeth Vernon

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

4, Knoll Road, London, SW18 2DF

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47730 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.71× · 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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern

Key FinancialsYear ending 26/03/2025

Turnover

£12.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£3.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£618k

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£429k

Cost of Sales

£9.6M

Gross Profit

£2.9M

Admin Expenses

£7.2M

Operating Profit

-£4.4M

Profit After Tax

-£3.3M

140avg. employees-143

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£48k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£14k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.8M
NI contributions£214k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.3M
Interest payable£296k
Assets less current liabilities£3.2M
Signed by Mr Richard Bradley 28/06/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.71-£3.3M
20240.42-£3.3M
20230.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.