# MANCHESTER OPTICAL LTD (04746961)

> MANCHESTER OPTICAL LTD is an active private limited company (company number 04746961) incorporated on 28 April 2003, registered in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Its registered activity is other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (SIC 74909). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 May 2025, showing net assets of −£1,516 and cash of £25k, with 3 employees on average. Net assets fell 314% on the prior period (£710).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2003-04-28
- Registered office: Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0NT
- SIC 74909: Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2027-02-28
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-05-12
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 2,843 comparable companies in Manchester (median £9,760, upper quartile £50k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | −£1,516 | £25k | £44k | £149k | — | — | 3 |
| 2024-05-31 | £710 | £36k | £39k | £145k | — | — | 3 |

current ratio 0.76; size band micro.

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-1,516 at 31 May 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -313.5% vs prior period
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.76
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 28 April 2003

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Paul Gray — owns 25–50% of shares; owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2017-04-28
- Mr Brian Mark Penchion — owns 25–50% of shares; owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2017-04-28

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