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Hope & Brown Limited

04342182

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

UNIT 1 BLACKBURN ROAD, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4LL
Incorporated 18/12/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47990
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets

Officers

Mr Paul Graham Brown

secretary · Since 03/01/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Paul Graham Brown

director · Since 03/01/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Andrew Hope

director · Since 03/01/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Graham Brown

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

366, Holcombe Road, Bury, BL8 4DT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Andrew Hope

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

366, Holcombe Road, Bury, BL8 4DT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 27/08/2014Registered 29/08/2014
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 02/06/2006Registered 03/06/2006Satisfied 30/08/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/06/2002Registered 20/06/2002Satisfied 10/03/2005

CompanyRankvs 1695+ SIC 47990 peers
70

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.39× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£240k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£99k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£128k

Working capital

Current Assets

£458k

Current Liabilities

£329k

Fixed Assets

£137k

Debtors

£277k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£266k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.39-£30k
20241.49+£12k
20231.48+£9k
20221.42+£58k
20211.30—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.