Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centres Limited

04349805

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

80 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
36 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

WOODTHORPE HALL GARDEN CENTRE, ALFORD, LN13 0DD

Incorporated 09/01/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/01/2026

Due 23/01/2027

On track

Industry

47789

Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Charles Edward Stubbs

director · Since 09/01/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Robert John Stubbs

director · Since 09/01/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Phillippa Marie Stubbs

secretary · Since 01/12/2012

Miss Amy Grace Stubbs

director · Since 15/10/2025

DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 27

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles Edward Stubbs

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centre, Alford, LN13 0DD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Robert John Stubbs

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centre, Alford, LN13 0DD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges36 outstanding

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ROWANMOOR TRUSTEES LIMITED · ROBERT JOHN STUBBS · CHARLES EDWARD STUBBS

Created 04/09/2023Registered 04/09/2023

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HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 19/08/2019Registered 21/08/2019

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Created 09/11/2018Registered 16/11/2018

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Created 09/11/2018Registered 12/11/2018

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Created 09/11/2018Registered 12/11/2018

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CHARLES EDWARD STUBBS AS TRUSTEE OF THE WOODTHORPE HALL GARDEN CENTRES LTD SSAS · ROBERT JOHN STUBBS AS TRUSTEE OF THE WOODTHORPE HALL GARDEN CENTRES LTD SSAS · ROWANMOOR TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE WOODTHORPE HALL GARDEN CENTRES LTD SSAS

Created 06/02/2015Registered 11/02/2015Satisfied 15/08/2019

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outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/10/2011Registered 10/11/2011

charge

satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 24/04/2009Registered 05/05/2009Satisfied 01/11/2023

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satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 30/01/2009Registered 20/02/2009Satisfied 01/11/2023

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satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 30/01/2009Registered 07/02/2009Satisfied 01/11/2023

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outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/10/2003Registered 21/10/2003

CompanyRankvs 671+ SIC 47789 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25

Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.17× · 12/20

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 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.

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

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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£85.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£67.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£26.8M

Current Liabilities

£22.9M

Fixed Assets

£97.0M

Debtors

£9.3M

Cost of Sales

£60.3M

Gross Profit

£25.0M

Admin Expenses

£18.3M

Operating Profit

£7.9M

Profit After Tax

£4.6M

1378avg. employees-127

People Costs

Wages & salaries£23.1M

NI contributions£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£4.8M

Bank loans & overdrafts£24.2M

Assets less current liabilities£101.0M

Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	1.17	+£10.0M
2023	1.17	+£3.6M
2022	1.19	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.