# HANDY TOOLS LIMITED (01186673)

> HANDY TOOLS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 01186673) incorporated on 9 October 1974, registered in West Midlands. Its registered activity is retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores (SIC 47520). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 April 2025, showing net assets of £42k and cash of £250, with 6 employees on average. Net assets rose 1% on the prior period (£42k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1974-10-09
- Registered office: West Midlands, B74 2UH
- SIC 47520: Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
- SIC 77390: Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
- SIC 96090: Other service activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2027-01-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-10-23
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the upper half of 113 comparable companies in Birmingham (median £9,648, upper quartile £62k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | £42k | £250 | £6,605 | £59k | — | — | 6 |
| 2024-04-30 | £42k | £250 | £1,059 | £48k | — | — | 6 |

current ratio 1.67; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £42,409 at 30 April 2025
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 1.67
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 9 October 1974

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## Persons with significant control

- Gumthorn Group Holdings Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2026-04-30

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