# W. SMITH (DURHAM) LIMITED (01171958)

> W. SMITH (DURHAM) LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 01171958) incorporated on 29 May 1974, registered in Durham. Its registered activity is dispensing chemist in specialised stores (SIC 47730). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 September 2025, showing net assets of £585k and cash of £141k, with 11 employees on average. Net assets rose 17% on the prior period (£501k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1974-05-29
- Registered office: Durham, DH7 7LD
- SIC 47730: Dispensing chemist in specialised stores
- Next accounts due: 2027-06-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-06-12
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 143 comparable companies in Newcastle (median £8,142, upper quartile £112k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | £585k | £141k | £760k | — | — | — | 11 |
| 2024-09-30 | £501k | £484k | £284k | — | — | — | 11 |

size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £585,256 at 30 September 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +16.8% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £141,183
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 29 May 1974

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## Persons with significant control

- W. Smith (Durham) Holdings Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2022-10-06

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01171958
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