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Allen Lane Limited

05115229

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

33 KING STREET, LONDON, SW1Y 6RJ
Incorporated 28/04/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

78109
Other activities of employment placement agencies

Officers

Lorna Conn

director · Since 30/04/2025

CFO

IRISH · IRELAND · Age 46

Lisa Holt

director · Since 30/04/2025

MANAGING DIRECTOR

IRISH · IRELAND · Age 57

Mr David Stuart Leithead

director · Since 15/10/2025

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Alv Groupco Limited

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

33, King Street, London, SW1Y 6RJ

Reg: 14121415 · Companies House · Corporate

Notified 18/08/2022

Former PSCs

Allen Lane Holdings Limited

Ceased 26/07/2016

Allen Lane Group Holdings Limited

Ceased 26/07/2016

Allen Lane Topco Limited

Ceased 13/09/2021

Outsourcing Uk Limited

Ceased 18/08/2022

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE TRUSTEES OF THE CAPTAIN FREEWAY PENSION SCHEME

Created 30/05/2012Registered 09/06/2012Satisfied 27/07/2016
charge
outstanding

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

Created 18/04/2012Registered 20/04/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/05/2004Registered 27/05/2004

CompanyRankvs 7461+ SIC 78109 peers
39

Financial strength55th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength14/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£990k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Debtors

£4.6M

Cost of Sales

£43.4M

Admin Expenses

£7.0M

Profit After Tax

£705k

39avg. employees-6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k
Dividends paid-£2.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2024+£0
2023+£0
2022+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.