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Bell Brothers Nurseries Limited

04331554

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE OLD VICARAGE, CHURCH CLOSE, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE21 6NA
Incorporated 29/11/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46220
Wholesale of flowers and plants

Officers

Mr Jonathan D'Arcy Bell

director · Since 11/12/2001

NURSERYMEN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Robert Anthony Bell

director · Since 11/12/2001

NURSERYMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Anthony Bell

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

West End, Lowfields Road, Boston, PE22 0EE

Notified 09/12/2009

Former PSCs

Mrs Margaret Anne Bell

Ceased 25/10/2024

Mr Bernard D'Arcy Bell

Ceased 25/10/2024

Mr Jonathan D'Arcy Bell

Ceased 25/10/2024

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 75+ SIC 46220 peers
65

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.56× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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

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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£28k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.8M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£3.3M

Debtors

£2.0M

Profit After Tax

-£513k

110avg. employees+43

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£466k
Bank loans & overdrafts£431k
Assets less current liabilities£5.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.56-£451k
20232.21+£138k
20222.31+£377k
20212.40+£202k
20201.52+£372k
20191.36-£623k
20181.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.