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Bb Legal Limited

07301278

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Merchant House, 38-46 Avenham Street, Preston, PR1 3BN
Incorporated 01/07/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/07/2026

Due 15/07/2027

On track

Industry

69102
Solicitors

Officers

Mr Michael John Foxford

director · Since 01/07/2010

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 4 other boards

Paul Edward Pickering

secretary · Since 17/09/2010

BRITISH

Mrs Catherine Leah Maccracken

director · Since 17/09/2010

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paul Edward Pickering

director · Since 01/05/2015

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Michael John Foxford

director · Since 01/07/2010

British · England · Age 63

Catherine Leah Maccracken

director · Since 17/09/2010

British · England · Age 57

Paul Edward Pickering

secretary · Since 17/09/2010

British

Paul Edward Pickering

director · Since 01/05/2015

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

Former

Carlos Ramon Lopez

director · Resigned 25/01/2015

Moira Kathleen Boyce

director · Resigned 19/07/2018

Jamie Patton

director · Resigned 09/10/2019

Andrew Carberry Rattray

director · Resigned 29/09/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Mrf Legal Limited

75–100% votes
Appoint directors

5, Cambridge Road, Altrincham, WA15 9SY

Notified 09/09/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Michael John Foxford

Ceased 09/09/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 21/05/2024Registered 21/05/2024
Charge
satisfied

METRO BANK PLC

Created 31/08/2018Registered 05/09/2018Satisfied 01/05/2025

Change History

officer appointedPICKERING, Paul Edward
2026-08-27
officer appointedFOXFORD, Michael John
2026-08-27
officer appointedMACCRACKEN, Catherine Leah
2026-08-27
officer appointedPICKERING, Paul Edward
2026-08-27
statusactive
2026-08-27

Active

typeltd
2026-08-27

Private Limited Company

address line1Merchant House
2026-08-27

MERCHANT HOUSE

post townPreston
2026-08-27

PRESTON

CompanyRankvs 2001+ SIC 69102 peers
54

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees28th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.58× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£200k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£449k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.7M

Current Liabilities

£3.0M

Fixed Assets

£241k

Debtors

£4.5M

Admin Expenses

£9.6M

Profit After Tax

£329k

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£132k
Dividends paid£438k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.1M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£204k
Bank loans & overdrafts£0
Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.58+£0
20251.58-£1.0M
20242.19+£96k
20232.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History93 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

02/07/20264 pages · PDF
SH02

capital alter shares redemption statement of capital

08/06/20263 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

30/01/202634 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

01/07/20253 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

01/05/20251 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

30/01/202532 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

03/07/20243 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

21/05/202442 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

22/09/202332 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

01/07/20236 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

31/01/202333 pages · PDF
Share buyback

capital return purchase own shares

01/11/20223 pages · PDF
SH10

capital variation of rights attached to shares

13/10/20222 pages · PDF
SH10

capital variation of rights attached to shares

13/10/20222 pages · PDF
SH08

capital name of class of shares

13/10/20222 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

13/10/20224 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

13/10/202224 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

13/10/202212 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

13/10/20223 pages · PDF
SH02

capital alter shares subdivision

13/10/20225 pages · PDF
PSC05

change to a person with significant control

07/10/20222 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

07/10/20221 page · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

07/10/20223 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

01/10/20222 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

01/10/20222 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

01/10/20222 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

01/10/20222 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

01/10/20222 pages · PDF
Shares cancelled

capital cancellation shares

29/09/20227 pages · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

27/09/20222 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

27/09/20221 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

07/07/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

28/01/202232 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

14/07/20216 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

29/01/202134 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

16/12/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

02/07/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

30/01/202032 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

11/10/20191 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

03/07/20195 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

13/03/20195 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

13/03/201915 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

13/03/201916 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

30/01/201934 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

06/09/20181 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

05/09/201819 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

26/07/20181 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/07/20185 pages · PDF
Shares cancelled

capital cancellation shares

23/05/20187 pages · PDF
Share buyback

capital return purchase own shares

23/05/20183 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

15/05/20182 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

26/04/201813 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

26/04/201814 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

02/02/201834 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

17/07/20173 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

06/02/201732 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

13/07/20167 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

10/02/201625 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/09/20152 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

28/07/20159 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

12/06/20152 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

10/02/201521 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

10/02/20151 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

02/07/20149 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/07/20142 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

07/02/20143 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

03/02/201432 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

23/08/20139 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

20/02/201330 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

10/10/20129 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

10/10/20122 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

10/10/20122 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

10/10/20122 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

10/10/20122 pages · PDF
DISS40

gazette filings brought up to date

05/05/20121 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

02/05/201228 pages · PDF
GAZ1

gazette notice compulsary

01/05/20121 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/08/20118 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current shortened

25/03/20113 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

10/11/201014 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

03/11/201011 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

03/11/201011 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

03/11/201010 pages · PDF
SH08

capital name of class of shares

03/11/20102 pages · PDF
MG01

legacy

02/11/20105 pages · PDF
MG01

legacy

20/10/20109 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name

11/10/20103 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

11/10/20103 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

11/10/20103 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

11/10/20103 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

11/10/20103 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

11/10/20103 pages · PDF
Incorporated

incorporation company

01/07/201018 pages · PDF