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Sudlows Group Limited

05734547

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Ducie Works, 107 Hulme Hall Lane, Manchester, M40 8HH
Incorporated 08/03/2006

Previously known as

Sudlows Limited · until 10/10/2016
Hallco 1312 Limited · until 22/08/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/12/2025

Due 29/12/2026

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Christopher William Dummett

director · Since 21/08/2006

British · England · Age 53

John Anthony Collins

director · Since 21/08/2006

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Debra Taylor

secretary · Since 18/12/2013

British

Philip Roy Nield

director · Since 01/09/2014

British · England · Age 63

Gail Hurst Dummett

director · Since 20/10/2016

British · England · Age 53

Collette Jean Collins

director · Since 20/10/2016

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Former

Halliwells Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 21/08/2006

Halliwells Directors Limited

corporate director · Resigned 21/08/2006

Brian Kenneth Hay

secretary · Resigned 18/12/2013

Andrew David Hirst

director · Resigned 09/07/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher William Dummett

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 53

Ducie Works, 107 Hulme Hall Lane, Manchester, M40 8HH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Anthony Collins

25–50% shares
ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-firm
25–50% votes
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-firm
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Ducie Works, 107 Hulme Hall Lane, Manchester, M40 8HH

Notified 06/04/2016

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Change History

statusactive
2026-06-07

Active

typeltd
2026-06-07

Private Limited Company

address line1Ducie Works
2026-06-07

DUCIE WORKS

post townManchester
2026-06-07

MANCHESTER

officer appointedTAYLOR, Debra
2026-06-07
officer appointedCOLLINS, Collette Jean
2026-06-07
officer appointedCOLLINS, John Anthony
2026-06-07
officer appointedDUMMETT, Christopher William
2026-06-07
officer appointedDUMMETT, Gail Hurst
2026-06-07
officer appointedNIELD, Philip Roy
2026-06-07

CompanyRankvs 4546+ SIC 70100 peers
48

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees68th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.93× · 6/20
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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees10/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£653k

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.4M

Current Liabilities

£9.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£20.7M

Cost of Sales

£54.0M

Admin Expenses

£12.1M

Profit After Tax

£3.0M

2avg. employees-223

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£26k
Dividends paid-£320k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£12.1M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£32k
Bank loans & overdrafts£6k
Assets less current liabilities£661k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.93+£2.6M
20240.93-£1.3M
20220.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.