# HOLMES MOTOR ENGINEERING LIMITED (04496387)

> HOLMES MOTOR ENGINEERING LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 04496387) incorporated on 26 July 2002, registered in Preston. Its registered activity is maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 October 2024, showing net assets of −£26k and cash of £16k, with 4 employees on average. Net assets fell 4% on the prior period (−£25k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2002-07-26
- Registered office: Preston, PR5 6EE
- SIC 45200: Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Next accounts due: 2026-07-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-08-09
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 970 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £4,190, upper quartile £35k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | −£26k | £16k | £28k | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2023-10-31 | −£25k | £16k | £25k | — | — | — | 4 |

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-25,825 at 31 October 2024
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 26 July 2002
- Accounts past their due date: Due 31 July 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Ian John Humphries — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Mr Barry Barker — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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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/04496387
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