# BROWNBILLS OPTOMETRISTS LTD (08608477)

> BROWNBILLS OPTOMETRISTS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 08608477) incorporated on 12 July 2013, registered in Darwen. Its registered activity is retail sale by opticians (SIC 47782). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 August 2025, showing net assets of £348k and cash of £193k, with 9 employees on average. Net assets rose 29% on the prior period (£270k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2013-07-12
- Registered office: Darwen, BB3 1AE
- SIC 47782: Retail sale by opticians
- Next accounts due: 2027-05-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-07-26
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 69 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £4,736, upper quartile £70k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | £348k | £193k | £163k | £111k | — | — | 9 |
| 2024-12-31 | £270k | £161k | £96k | £80k | — | — | 10 |

current ratio 3.96; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £348,052 at 31 August 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +29.0% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 3.96
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £193,168
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 12 July 2013

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## Persons with significant control

- Ho2 Management Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2025-08-31
- Afam Optics Ltd (corporate-entity) — has significant influence or control, since 2025-12-31

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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/08608477
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