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Lay & Wheeler Limited

05730318

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
61 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 6 BLACKACRE ROAD, IPSWICH, IP6 0FL
Incorporated 06/03/2006

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46342
46342

Officers

Miss Erica Sugai

director · Since 01/10/2019

BUSINESS

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 42

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Li Feng

director · Since 31/08/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · TAIWAN · Age 42

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Jody Marie Hodges

director · Since 16/07/2025

GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Christopher John Robinson

director · Since 15/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 16 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Coterie Holdings Uk Limited

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

58, Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JB

Reg: 14868561 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 18/08/2023

Former PSCs

Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited

Ceased 03/07/2019

Majestic Wine Plc

Ceased 01/10/2019

Mr Foster Chiang

Ceased 18/08/2023

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 06/12/2023Registered 12/12/2023
Charge
outstanding

FORTWELL CAPITAL LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 18/05/2022Registered 20/05/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/12/2020Registered 16/12/2020Satisfied 23/08/2023
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES

Created 10/04/2015Registered 14/04/2015Satisfied 07/10/2019
charge
satisfied

FORTIS BANK SA-NV UK BRANCH

Created 16/04/2008Registered 29/04/2008Satisfied 25/06/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/12/2006Registered 12/01/2007Satisfied 17/01/2009
charge
satisfied

LAY & WHEELER GROUP LIMITED

Created 19/09/2006Registered 29/09/2006Satisfied 18/04/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/07/2006Registered 02/08/2006Satisfied 17/01/2009

CompanyRankvs 18590+ SIC 46342 peers
38

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.2× · 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 strength1/25 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

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 going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 01/04/2024

Net Worth

-£374k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£979k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£21.3M

Current Liabilities

£17.8M

Fixed Assets

£105k

Debtors

£2.3M

Cost of Sales

£23.8M

Admin Expenses

£4.8M

Profit After Tax

-£1.6M

55avg. employees-1

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.1M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£63k
Assets less current liabilities£3.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.20-£1.6M
20231.23-£138k
20221.19

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.