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Harlow & Knowles Limited

10068504

active
Private Limited Company
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Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE THIRD FLOOR LANGDON HOUSE, SA1 SWANSEA WATERFRONT, SA1 8QY
Incorporated 17/03/2016

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Gareth William Harlow

director · Since 17/03/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 39

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Penelope Jane Knowles

director · Since 17/03/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Penelope Jane Knowles

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · Wales · Age 54

Acorn Lodge, Heol Cwmbach, Llanelli, SA14 7AD

Notified 04/07/2016

Mr Gareth William Harlow

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · Wales · Age 39

The Third Floor Langdon House, Langdon Road, Swansea, SA1 8QY

Notified 04/07/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 03/02/2020Registered 05/02/2020
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/03/2017Registered 07/03/2017
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2016Registered 01/07/2016

CompanyRankvs 1991+ SIC 47730 peers
56

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.77× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£401k

Working capital

Current Assets

£923k

Current Liabilities

£522k

Debtors

£922k

0avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2023)

Dividends paid£71k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.77+£257k
20241.51+£221k
20231.37+£399k
20220.99+£382k
20210.66+£707k
20200.16+£24k
20190.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.