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Bb Legal Limited

07301278

active
Private Limited Company
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, PRESTON, PR1 3BN
Incorporated 01/07/2010

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

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

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

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Charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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Created 26/10/2010Registered 02/11/2010Satisfied 07/02/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/10/2010Registered 20/10/2010Satisfied 06/09/2018

CompanyRankvs 1971+ SIC 69102 peers
54

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees29th 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-144

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-£1.0M
20242.19+£96k
20232.32-£16k
20222.15+£1.5M
20212.02+£577k
20201.48-£97k
20191.34-£352k
20181.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.