Company Overview
W.H.Bowker Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Wednesday 08 January 1941, so this is a well established company. W.H.Bowker Limited has been in business for 85 years and 2 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

Holme Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BP
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Companies House Data
Company NameW.H.BOWKER LIMITED
Company Number00364757
Registered Office AddressHolme Road
 Bamber Bridge
 PR5 6BP
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date08/01/1941
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date19/11/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date22/10/2015
Directors & Members
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Anthony Bowker - Director
(British, 58 years old, born April 1968)
Appointed 19 January 2004
 Active
William Bowker - Director
(British, 66 years old, born May 1960)
Appointed 13 December 1996
 Active
Hilary Bowker - Director
(British, 63 years old, born June 1963)
Appointed 19 January 2004
 Active
Vicki Bowker - Director
(British, 57 years old, born June 1969)
Appointed 19 January 2004
 Active
Kenneth Bowker - Director
(British, 82 years old, born March 1944)
Kenneth Bowker - Director
(British, 61 years old, born April 1965)
Caroline Bowker - Director
(British, 67 years old, born June 1959)
Appointed 19 January 2004
 Active
William Bowker - Director
(British, 38 years old, born August 1988)
Appointed 18 December 2024
 Active
Andrew Gee - Director
(British, 61 years old, born June 1965)
Appointed 01 February 2019
 Active
Elizabeth Griffiths - Director
(British, 64 years old, born April 1962)
Christopher Kay - Director
(British, 49 years old, born March 1977)
Appointed 26 April 2017
 Active
Secretaries
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Andrew Gee - Secretary
Appointed 30 November 2018
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Anthony Bowker
BOWKER BLACKBURN LIMITED
BOWKER MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
BOWKER PERFORMANCE CARS LIMITED
BOWKER PRESTON LIMITED
BOWKER RIBBLE VALLEY LIMITED
BVC LEASING LIMITED
INTELLIGENSIA LLP
THE USED CAR WAREHOUSE LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
William Bowker
BOWKER BLACKBURN LIMITED
BOWKER MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
BOWKER PRESTON LIMITED
INTELLIGENSIA LLP
JAMES NUTTALL (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
JAMES NUTTALL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
PALLETLINE LIMITED
QUEENSWAY COMMERCIALS LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER (ROCHDALE) LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Hilary Bowker
No companies found
Vicki Bowker
No companies found
Kenneth Bowker
BOWKER BLACKBURN LIMITED
BOWKER PRESTON LIMITED
LITTLEFAIR LIMITED
SAMLESBURY HALL LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Kenneth Bowker
BOWKER BLACKBURN LIMITED
BOWKER MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
BOWKER PRESTON LIMITED
BOWKER RIBBLE VALLEY LIMITED
INTELLIGENSIA LLP
JAMES NUTTALL (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
JAMES NUTTALL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
LITTLEFAIR LIMITED
QUEENSWAY COMMERCIALS LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER (ROCHDALE) LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Caroline Bowker
No companies found
William Bowker
BOWKER RIBBLE VALLEY LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Andrew Gee
BOWKER BLACKBURN LIMITED
BOWKER MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
BOWKER PERFORMANCE CARS LIMITED
BOWKER PRESTON LIMITED
BOWKER RIBBLE VALLEY LIMITED
DWS REALISATIONS LIMITED
GOLF TV LIMITED
HIMOR (PROPERTY MANCHESTER) LIMITED
HIMOR (RETAIL) LIMITED
JAMES NUTTALL (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
JAMES NUTTALL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
LEWIS'S HOME RETAIL LIMITED
MINT HOTELS LIMITED
ORIGINAL SHOE COMPANY LIMITED
QUBEFOOTWEAR LIMITED
QUEENSWAY COMMERCIALS LIMITED
SPIKEMASS LIMITED
TV SPORTS SHOP (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED
TV SPORTS SHOP LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER (ROCHDALE) LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
WAIN ESTATES (CARRINGTON) LIMITED
WAIN ESTATES (LAND) LIMITED
WAIN ESTATES (PROPERTY) LIMITED
WAIN ESTATES LIMITED
Elizabeth Griffiths
No companies found
Christopher Kay
BOWKER RIBBLE VALLEY LIMITED
JAMES NUTTALL (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
JAMES NUTTALL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
QUEENSWAY COMMERCIALS LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER (ROCHDALE) LIMITED
W. H. BOWKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 18,615,000 18,615,000 16,612,000
Current Assets 42,788,000 42,788,000 35,937,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 43,422,000 43,422,000 36,286,000
Working Cap -634,000 -634,000 -349,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 17,981,000 17,981,000 16,263,000
Long-term Liabilities 6,595,000 6,595,000 5,709,000
Net Assets 11,386,000 11,386,000 10,554,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 162,000 162,000 162,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 11,186,000 11,186,000 10,354,000
Other Reserves 38,000 38,000 38,000
Shareholders Funds 11,386,000 11,386,000 10,554,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 30.3% 30.3% 31.6%
Stocks Inventory 49.6% 49.6% 52.1%
Debtors 9.1% 9.1% 8.1%
Cash Bank In Hand 4.7% 4.7% 1.8%
Current Assets 69.7% 69.7% 68.4%
Creditors Due Within One Year 70.7% 70.7% 69.1%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -1.0% -1.0% -0.7%
Creditors Due After One Year 10.7% 10.7% 10.9%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 18.5% 18.5% 20.1%
Called Up Share Capital 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 18.2% 18.2% 19.7%
Shareholder Funds 18.5% 18.5% 20.1%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 29.3% 29.3% 30.9%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Liquidity Ratio 1.0 1.0 1.0
Solvency Ratio 1.2 1.2 1.3
Reserves to Assets 0.2 0.2 0.2
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 25
Mortgages Outstanding 6
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 19
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Assets 61,403,000 61,403,000 52,549,000
Debt 50,017,000 50,017,000 41,995,000
Net Assets/Debt 11,386,000 11,386,000 10,554,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

As at the balance sheet date current liquid assets were slightly less than short term debt. We would normally view a company broadly neutrally for this. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date current liquid assets were slightly less than short term debt. We would normally view a company broadly neutrally for this. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date current liquid assets were slightly less than short term debt. We would normally view a company broadly neutrally for this. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
Payment Records Unlock full report
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.
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Retained Profits Retained Profits for this company
Debt Interest Debt Interest for this company
Cash Flow Cash Flow for this company
CCJs CCJs for this company
Age of Company Age of Company for this company
Solvency Solvency for this company
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Ownership Ownership for this company


First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
10 Very Strong
9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
0 Critical

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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

There have been many bankruptcy predictors developed, however none has been so thoroughly tested and broadly accepted as the Altman Z-Score.

Z Score X
Risk Band XY
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
Other Business around PR5 6BP
INTELLIGENSIA LLP
HOLME ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6BP
W. H. BOWKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
HOLME ROAD, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 6BP
Document Filings
Cessation of William Henry (Jnr) Bowker as a person with significant control on 18 November 2025
Notification of William Henry Bowker as a person with significant control on 18 November 2025
Confirmation statement made on 22 October 2025 with no updates
Appointment of Mr William Henry Bowker as a director on 18 December 2024
Satisfaction of charge 003647570023 in full
Confirmation statement made on 22 October 2024 with no updates
Registration of charge 003647570025, created on 26 July 2024
Registration of charge 003647570024, created on 30 June 2024
Registration of charge 003647570023, created on 21 December 2023
Confirmation statement made on 22 October 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 22 October 2022 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 22 October 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 22 October 2020 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 21 October 2019 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Andrew John Gee as a director on 1 February 2019
Appointment of Andrew John Gee as a secretary on 30 November 2018
Termination of appointment of Darren Thomason as a secretary on 30 November 2018
Registration of charge 003647570022, created on 19 November 2018
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