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Fox Brothers (Lancashire) Ltd

07392244

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

11 NEPTUNE COURT HALLAM WAY, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5LZ
Incorporated 30/09/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/11/2025

Due 10/12/2026

On track

Industry

43120
Site preparation
49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Paul Robert Fox

director · Since 30/09/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Paul Fox

secretary · Since 01/05/2013

Mr Lee John Hardy

director · Since 01/03/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Darren Colderley

director · Since 21/07/2022

TRANSPORT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Mr Stuart Sweet

director · Since 01/12/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Fox Brothers Holdings Limited

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

11, Neptune Court Hallam Way, Blackpool, FY4 5LZ

Reg: 14452190 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 19/09/2024

Former PSCs

Fox Bros Blackpool Ltd

Ceased 10/09/2019

Mr Paul Robert Fox

Ceased 28/10/2016

Fox Brothers Group Ltd

Ceased 19/09/2024

Vehiculis Holdings Ltd

Ceased 19/09/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT FOR THE BENEFICIARIES (AS DEFINED THEREIN))

Created 24/06/2025Registered 26/06/2025Satisfied 27/05/2026
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES (AS DEFINED THEREIN))

Created 24/06/2025Registered 26/06/2025
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 19/09/2024Registered 23/09/2024
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 09/10/2023Registered 10/10/2023Satisfied 25/09/2024
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/02/2021Registered 05/02/2021Satisfied 25/09/2024
Charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (THE “SECURITY TRUSTEE�)

Created 24/09/2020Registered 08/10/2020Satisfied 12/07/2024
Charge
satisfied

PRAETURA COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 21/06/2017Registered 22/06/2017Satisfied 11/05/2021

CompanyRankvs 710+ SIC 43120 peers
53

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.65× · 6/20
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 strength22/25 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

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 going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£317k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£224k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£4.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.8M

Current Liabilities

£12.0M

Fixed Assets

£9.8M

Debtors

£7.5M

Admin Expenses

£3.4M

Profit After Tax

-£178k

121avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£4.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.1M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£164k
Bank loans & overdrafts£945k
Assets less current liabilities£5.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.65-£633k
20240.48

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.