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D. I. Blow Opticians Ltd

06829060

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

55A PORTLAND SQUARE, SUTTON IN ASHFIELD, NG17 1AZ
Incorporated 24/02/2009

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47782
Retail sale by opticians

Officers

Mrs Sophie Louise Hughes

director · Since 12/11/2018

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Ashley Mark Hughes

director · Since 01/09/2020

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 1 other board

Mr Oliver Ivan Blow

director · Since 18/06/2024

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 10 other boards

Ms Rebecca Kate Blow

director · Since 19/06/2024

OPTICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 28

Also on 1 other board

Mr Callum William Hollowood

director · Since 19/06/2024

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 26

Persons with Significant Control

Di Blow Topco Limited

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

5a, Dominus Way, Leicester, LE19 1RP

Reg: 16040796 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 29/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Robert Ivan Blow

Ceased 06/09/2019

R I Blow Ltd

Ceased 29/10/2024

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/03/2010Registered 30/03/2010

CompanyRankvs 349+ SIC 47782 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£40k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£97k

Working capital

Current Assets

£790k

Current Liabilities

£886k

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£418k

52avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£70k
Bank loans & overdrafts£172k
Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.89+£809k
20241.69+£320k
20230.98-£77k
20221.52-£38k
20213.56+£253k
20201.52+£15k
20191.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.