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Lincolnshire Office Friends Limited

04947404

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

LINCOLNSHIRE OFFICE FRIENDS, GRIMSBY, DN31 3LA
Incorporated 29/10/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47990
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets

Officers

Mr Robert John Mearns

director · Since 29/10/2003

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Michelle Jacqueline Mearns

director · Since 09/04/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert John Mearns

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

32 Riby Road, Keelby, Grimsby, DN41 8ER

Notified 06/04/2016

Office Friends Holdings Ltd

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

King Edward Street, Grimsby, DN31 3LA

Reg: 15946561 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 29/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mrs Helen Louise Horder

Ceased 29/10/2024

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

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Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 19/06/2019Registered 03/07/2019
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/11/2010Registered 11/11/2010
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 29/10/2010Registered 02/11/2010
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 13/08/2007Registered 16/08/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/05/2007Registered 23/05/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 02/02/2004Registered 06/02/2004
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 02/02/2004Registered 04/02/2004

CompanyRankvs 1252+ SIC 47990 peers
76

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.84× · 16/20
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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£963k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£444k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£749k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£893k

Fixed Assets

£487k

Debtors

£1.1M

Profit After Tax

£498k

22avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£88k
Dividends paid£310k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.84+£188k
20231.13+£97k
20221.03+£79k
20210.94+£37k
20201.04+£80k
20190.88+£68k
20180.97—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.