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Direct Plants Limited

09949158

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

MILL HILL NURSERY CLIFF-EN-HOWE ROAD, KING'S LYNN, PE32 1BY
Incorporated 13/01/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/08/2025

Due 29/08/2026

On track

Industry

01300
Plant propagation
46220
Wholesale of flowers and plants
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mrs Linda O'Brien

director · Since 13/01/2016

HORTICULTRUALIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Mr Pat O'Brien

director · Since 13/01/2016

HORTICULTURALIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mr Shaun O'Brien

director · Since 13/01/2016

HORTICULTURALIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Shaun O'Brien

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 40

Mill Hill Nursery, Cliff-En-Howe Road, King's Lynn, PE32 1BY

Notified 13/12/2016

Mrs Linda O'Brien

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 66

Mill Hill Nursery, Cliff-En-Howe Road, King's Lynn, PE32 1BY

Notified 13/12/2016

Mr Pat O'Brien

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 69

Mill Hill Nursery, Cliff-En-Howe Road, King's Lynn, PE32 1BY

Notified 13/12/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Karina O'Brien

Ceased 08/02/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/10/2021Registered 12/10/2021
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/06/2021Registered 05/06/2021
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/02/2021Registered 24/02/2021Satisfied 26/03/2024
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/12/2020Registered 14/12/2020Satisfied 15/10/2021
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/01/2018Registered 19/01/2018

CompanyRankvs 198+ SIC 01300 peers
55

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.68× · 6/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding 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.

Employees12/15 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.

Longevity10/15 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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£538k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£12k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£59k

Working capital

Current Assets

£127k

Current Liabilities

£186k

Fixed Assets

£931k

Debtors

£50k

Profit After Tax

-£53k

8avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End(2024)

Dividends paid£10k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£872k
Prepared with PTP Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.68-£245k
20244.40-£5k
20220.85+£192k
20210.97+£184k
20202.52+£340k
20191.42+£14k
20181.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.