# PALMER & HOWELLS LTD. (03690842)

> PALMER & HOWELLS LTD. is an active private limited company (company number 03690842) incorporated on 31 December 1998, registered in Worcester. Its registered activity is event catering activities (SIC 56210). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 September 2025, showing net assets of £300k and cash of £81k, with 119 employees on average. Net assets rose 11% on the prior period (£270k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1998-12-31
- Registered office: Worcester, WR5 2RY
- SIC 56210: Event catering activities
- Next accounts due: 2027-06-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-01-14
- Accounts type: SMALL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 1,737 comparable companies in Other (median £100, upper quartile £9,465).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | £300k | £81k | £727k | £542k | — | — | 119 |
| 2024-09-30 | £270k | £295 | £1.62m | £1.39m | — | — | 194 |

current ratio 1.54; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £300,276 at 30 September 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +11.4% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 1.54
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £80,845
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 31 December 1998

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## Persons with significant control

- Hc 1278 Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2017-06-01

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