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Lantern & Larks Limited

06669289

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HPB HOUSE, NEWMARKET, CB8 8EH
Incorporated 11/08/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/08/2025

Due 25/08/2026

On track

Industry

55209
Other holiday and short-stay accommodation

Officers

Mr Geoffrey Donald Baber

director · Since 11/08/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 47 other boards

Mr James Christopher Boyce

director · Since 11/08/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 29 other boards

Geoffrey Donald Baber

secretary · Since 17/01/2011

BRITISH

Mr Robert Gerald Boyce

director · Since 17/01/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 52 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Geoffrey Donald Baber

Significant control

British · England · Age 80

Hpb House, 24-28 Old Station Road, Newmarket, CB8 8EH

Notified 05/12/2016

Mr Robert Gerald Boyce

Significant control

British · England · Age 88

Hpb House, 24-28 Old Station Road, Newmarket, CB8 8EH

Notified 05/12/2016

Mr James Christopher Boyce

Significant control

British · England · Age 62

Hpb House, 24-28 Old Station Road, Newmarket, CB8 8EH

Notified 05/12/2016

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CompanyRankvs 2605+ SIC 55209 peers
34

Financial strength36th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.03× · 2/20
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 strength9/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

£2

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£59k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£914k

Working capital

Current Assets

£25k

Current Liabilities

£940k

Fixed Assets

£10k

Debtors

£19k

Cost of Sales

£33k

Admin Expenses

£190k

Profit After Tax

-£45k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£904k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.03
20230.06-£67k
20220.10-£71k
20210.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.