# J&A HERD LIMITED (08595477)

> J&A HERD LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 08595477) incorporated on 3 July 2013, registered in Lancaster. Its registered activity is retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating (SIC 47110). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 October 2025, showing net assets of £119k and cash of £157k, with 9 employees on average. Net assets rose 251% on the prior period (£34k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2013-07-03
- Registered office: Lancaster, LA1 3SU
- SIC 47110: Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
- Next accounts due: 2027-07-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-07-17
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 462 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £10k, upper quartile £43k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | £119k | £157k | £3,494 | £41k | — | — | 9 |
| 2024-07-31 | £34k | £6,433 | £8,767 | £56k | — | — | 11 |

current ratio 3.9; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £119,281 at 31 October 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +251.4% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 3.9
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £156,909
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 3 July 2013

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr John Herd — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-07-01
- Mrs Ailson Herd — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-07-01

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