# LOCK INN LTD (05500911)

> LOCK INN LTD is an active private limited company (company number 05500911) incorporated on 6 July 2005, registered in Essex. Its registered activity is public houses and bars (SIC 56302). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of −£229k and cash of £79, with 1 employee on average. Net assets fell 4% on the prior period (−£221k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2005-07-06
- Registered office: Essex, CM4 9DW
- SIC 56302: Public houses and bars
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-07-20
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 430 comparable companies in Essex (median £168, upper quartile £29k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | −£229k | £79 | £168 | — | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-12-31 | −£221k | £100 | £647k | — | — | — | 1 |

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-229,431 at 31 December 2024
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 6 July 2005
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

How each signal is derived: https://firmoscan.com/methodology

## Persons with significant control

- Mr David William Bales — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, 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/05500911
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