Company Overview
Charles Hurst Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 24 March 1961, so this is a well established company. Charles Hurst Limited has been in business for 65 years. The accounts status is audit exemption subsidiary and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

62 Boucher Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 6LR
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Companies House Data
Company NameCHARLES HURST LIMITED
Company NumberNI004882
Registered Office Address62 Boucher Road
 BT12 6LR
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date24/03/1961
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryAUDIT EXEMPTION SUBSIDIARY
Returns Next Due Date11/04/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date14/03/2016
Directors & Members
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Owen McLellan - Director
(British, 44 years old, born November 1982)
Appointed 01 October 2025
 Active
Alex Smith - Director
(British, 52 years old, born September 1974)
Appointed 23 January 2025
 Active
Secretaries
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Oona Cassidy - Secretary
Appointed 27 February 2026
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Owen McLellan
ADDISON MOTORS LIMITED
ADDISON TPS LIMITED
ASTON GREEN LIMITED
BENFIELD MOTOR GROUP LIMITED
BENFIELD PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED
BLUEBELL (CREWE) LIMITED
BOLLING INVESTMENTS LIMITED
BRAMALL & JONES VW LTD
CASTLE BROMWICH MOTORS LIMITED
CHIPPERFIELD GARAGE LIMITED
CHIPPERFIELD HOLDINGS LIMITED
COLBORNE (HGG) 2012 LIMITED
COLBORNES TRADE PARTS LIMITED
COLEBROOK & BURGESS (TEESSIDE) LIMITED
COLEBROOK & BURGESS HOLDINGS LIMITED
COLEBROOK & BURGESS LIMITED
DOVERCOURT MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
DRAYTON GROUP LIMITED
DUTTON-FORSHAW HOLDINGS LIMITED
DUTTON-FORSHAW LIMITED
FOURWAYS VEHICLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
GET MOTORING UK LIMITED
HARPERS CARLISLE LIMITED
JACKSON & EDWARDS LIMITED
KINGS LANGLEY LAND ROVER LIMITED
KNIGHTS NORTH WEST LIMITED
LOOK 4 CAR CREDIT LIMITED
LOOKERS BIRMINGHAM LIMITED
LOOKERS COLBORNE LIMITED
LOOKERS LEASING LIMITED
LOOKERS LIMITED
LOOKERS MOTOR HOLDINGS LIMITED
LOOKERS PENSION PLAN TRUSTEE LIMITED
LOOKERS PPP REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED
LOOKERS PPP REAL ESTATE LIMITED
Alex Smith
ADDISON MOTORS LIMITED
ADDISON TPS LIMITED
ASTON GREEN LIMITED
BENFIELD MOTOR GROUP LIMITED
BENFIELD PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED
BLUEBELL (CREWE) LIMITED
BOLLING INVESTMENTS LIMITED
BRAMALL & JONES VW LTD
CASTLE BROMWICH MOTORS LIMITED
CHIPPERFIELD GARAGE LIMITED
CHIPPERFIELD HOLDINGS LIMITED
COLBORNE (HGG) 2012 LIMITED
COLBORNES TRADE PARTS LIMITED
COLEBROOK & BURGESS (TEESSIDE) LIMITED
COLEBROOK & BURGESS HOLDINGS LIMITED
COLEBROOK & BURGESS LIMITED
DOVERCOURT MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
DRAYTON GROUP LIMITED
DUTTON-FORSHAW HOLDINGS LIMITED
DUTTON-FORSHAW LIMITED
FOURWAYS VEHICLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
GET MOTORING UK LIMITED
HARPERS CARLISLE LIMITED
JACKSON & EDWARDS LIMITED
KINGS LANGLEY LAND ROVER LIMITED
KNIGHTS NORTH WEST LIMITED
LOOKERS LIMITED
LOOKERS MOTOR GROUP LIMITED
LOOKERS PENSION PLAN TRUSTEE LIMITED
LOOKERS PPP REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED
LOOKERS PPP REAL ESTATE LIMITED
S SIX LIMITED
SOUTH SHIELDS DIRECT FORDS LIMITED
THE DUTTON-FORSHAW TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED
VEHICLE RENTAL SERVICES LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 84,057,000 84,057,000 78,782,000
Current Assets 127,877,000 127,877,000 98,508,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 149,834,000 149,834,000 117,555,000
Working Cap -21,957,000 -21,957,000 -19,047,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 62,100,000 62,100,000 59,735,000
Long-term Liabilities 3,865,000 3,865,000 4,018,000
Net Assets 58,235,000 58,235,000 55,717,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 96,000 96,000 96,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 58,074,000 58,074,000 55,556,000
Other Reserves 65,000 65,000 65,000
Shareholders Funds 58,235,000 58,235,000 55,717,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 39.7% 39.7% 44.4%
Stocks Inventory 46.6% 46.6% 42.6%
Debtors 8.3% 8.3% 7.5%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Current Assets 60.3% 60.3% 55.6%
Creditors Due Within One Year 70.7% 70.7% 66.3%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -10.4% -10.4% -10.7%
Creditors Due After One Year 1.8% 1.8% 2.3%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 27.5% 27.5% 31.4%
Called Up Share Capital 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 27.4% 27.4% 31.3%
Shareholder Funds 27.5% 27.5% 31.4%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 29.3% 29.3% 33.7%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Liquidity Ratio 0.9 0.9 0.8
Solvency Ratio 1.4 1.4 1.5
Reserves to Assets 0.3 0.3 0.3
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 8
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 8
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Assets 211,934,000 211,934,000 177,290,000
Debt 153,699,000 153,699,000 121,573,000
Net Assets/Debt 58,235,000 58,235,000 55,717,000

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 short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. 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 short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. 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 short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. 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
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
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30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
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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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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
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 14 March 2026 with no updates
Appointment of Oona Cassidy as a secretary on 27 February 2026
Termination of appointment of James Brearley as a director on 7 October 2025
Appointment of Mr Owen John Mclellan as a director on 1 October 2025
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 31/12/24
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 31/12/24
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 31/12/24
Director's details changed for Mr Alex Smith on 11 July 2025
Director's details changed for Mr James Brearley on 11 July 2025
Change of details for Lookers Motor Group Limited as a person with significant control on 4 July 2025
Termination of appointment of Christopher Trevor Whitaker as a director on 22 April 2025
Confirmation statement made on 14 March 2025 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Alex Smith as a director on 23 January 2025
Termination of appointment of Martin Paul Reay as a director on 7 November 2024
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 31/12/23
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 31/12/23
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 31/12/23
Appointment of Mr James Brearley as a director on 18 October 2024
Appointment of Mr Christopher Trevor Whitaker as a director on 4 April 2024
Termination of appointment of Duncan Andrew Mcphee as a director on 4 April 2024
Satisfaction of charge 4 in full
Satisfaction of charge 3 in full
Satisfaction of charge NI0048820008 in full
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