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Whitacre Garden Centre Limited

04522494

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

1 NIGHTINGALE COTTAGE, BIRMINGHAM, B46 2PL
Incorporated 30/08/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/03/2026

Due 30/03/2027

On track

Industry

47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Helen Irene Lloyd

director · Since 17/09/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robert Gwyn Lloyd

director · Since 17/09/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Jonathan Paul Southern Ba Fca

director · Since 20/09/2006

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 7 other boards

Ms Sally Ann Mewies

secretary · Since 31/08/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jonathan Paul Southern

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 78

1, Nightingale Cottage, Birmingham, B46 2PL

Notified 01/01/2017

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 08/11/2002Registered 09/11/2002
charge
outstanding

JONATHAN PAUL SOUTHERN

Created 17/10/2002Registered 22/10/2002

CompanyRankvs 218+ SIC 47760 peers
72

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.47× · 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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£665k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£508k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£247k

100avg. employees+13

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.47+£48k
20242.03+£80k
20231.98+£182k
20221.57+£453k
20211.27-£253k
20201.60+£176k
20191.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.