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Lester & Brown Limited

06650978

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

29 PARK LANE, STOCKPORT, SK12 1RD
Incorporated 18/07/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47770
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores

Officers

Mr David Brown

director · Since 31/07/2008

JEWELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Ian Carl Lester

director · Since 31/07/2008

JEWELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Brown

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 61

29, Park Lane, Stockport, SK12 1RD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ian Carl Lester

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 59

29, Park Lane, Stockport, SK12 1RD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/08/2016Registered 16/08/2016
Charge
satisfied

DAVID BROWN AS TRUSTEE OF LESTER AND BROWN PENSION SCHEME · IAN CARL LESTER AS TRUSTEE OF LESTER AND BROWN PENSION SCHEME · MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF LESTER AND BROWN PENSION SCHEME

Created 20/02/2014Registered 26/02/2014Satisfied 06/09/2016
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/09/2009Registered 22/09/2009
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/10/2008Registered 22/10/2008

CompanyRankvs 2810+ SIC 47770 peers
40

Financial strength6th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.65× · 6/20
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 strength2/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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

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

-£39k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£39k

Working capital

Current Assets

£72k

Current Liabilities

£111k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£39k
Prepared with BTCSoftware AP Solution 2025 12.1.01

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.65+£29k
20230.44—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.