JOHN LOW LIMITED
Company number 00528811 · Active · Crook DL15 9HS
JOHN LOW LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 00528811) incorporated on 2 February 1954, registered in Crook. Its registered activity is dispensing chemist in specialised stores (SIC 47730). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 August 2025, showing net assets of £956k and cash of £729k, with 10 employees on average. Net assets fell 7% on the prior period (£1.02m).
By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 535 comparable companies in Other (median £27k, upper quartile £220k).
Key dates
- Incorporated
- 2 February 1954
- Next accounts due
- 31 May 2027 — in 227 days
- Confirmation statement due
- 16 February 2027 — in 123 days
Due dates are expected from Companies House filing rules; confirm on the official register before relying on them.
Activity
- SIC 47730
- Dispensing chemist in specialised stores
- Accounts type
- Total Exemption Full
- Size band
- Micro (Companies Act thresholds)
Financials — 2 periods on record, latest ending 31 August 2025
| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £956k | £729k | £198k | £183k | — | — | 10 |
| 31 August 2024 | £1.02m | £832k | £161k | £207k | — | — | — |
- Current ratio
- 5.24 — comfortable
- Cash per employee
- £73k
Figures as filed in iXBRL accounts at Companies House. "—" means the line was not reported in that filing.
Firmoscan score: 80/100 (grade A)
- +10 Positive net assets — Net assets £955,552 at 2025-08-31
- +8 Comfortable liquidity — Current ratio 5.24
- +4 Cash reserves — Cash £729,231
- +8 Established — Incorporated 1954-02-02 (73 years)
A transparent, rules-based score from filed data only: every point lists its evidence. It is not a credit rating or advice.
Ownership and control
- Mrs Rachel Mary Hurst — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors; has significant influence or control · since 13 February 2017
- Miss Hilary Chapman — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors; has significant influence or control · since 13 February 2017 · ceased 11 March 2025
- Mr Matthew Stuart Hurst — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; holds 25–50% of voting rights · since 11 March 2025 · ceased 16 September 2026
Persons with significant control hold 25% or more of shares or voting rights. Smaller shareholdings are only listed in confirmation-statement documents.
Similar companies in the UK
Same activity (dispensing chemist in specialised stores), closest in incorporation date.
- H.G. HANKS LIMITED — Swindon, inc. Jun 1954
- J. AND E. HOGG LIMITED — Hawes, inc. Jan 1953
- DAVID JAGGER LIMITED — Wells-Next-The-Sea, inc. Dec 1957
- DIVINE & GIBSON LIMITED — Ayrshire, inc. Sept 1949
- THE BANK OF WELLBEING LIMITED — Stafford, inc. Oct 1958
- W.H.B. SUTHERLAND LIMITED — Orkney, inc. Mar 1959
Reminders for JOHN LOW LIMITED
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