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Bents Holdings Limited

06470391

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BENTS GARDEN CENTRE WARRINGTON ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA3 5NT
Incorporated 11/01/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/01/2026

Due 25/01/2027

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr George James Brian Daniels

secretary · Since 11/01/2008

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Matthew Bent

director · Since 11/01/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Mr George James Brian Daniels

director · Since 11/01/2008

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Ronald Bent

director · Since 14/02/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ronald Bent

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 83

Bents Garden Centre, Warrington Road, Warrington, WA3 5NT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/06/2024Registered 29/06/2024
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/08/2012Registered 29/08/2012

CompanyRankvs 3525+ SIC 70100 peers
48

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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

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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£24.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£8.1M

Debtors

£725k

Cost of Sales

£13.0M

Admin Expenses

£12.6M

Profit After Tax

£816k

4avg. employees-384

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£279k
Dividends paid-£640k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£135k
Bank loans & overdrafts£11.1M
Assets less current liabilities£6.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£24.3M
2024+£0
2023+£0
2022+£0
2021+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.