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Libra Textiles Limited
ActiveLiveLibra Textiles Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 28 Jan 1971 (55 years ago), with its registered office in Colne, North West. The company operates in Retail & wholesale.
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The score, the reasons behind it, and what to do next.
Opportunity scoreOpportunity scoreHow good a fit this company is for what you sell, from 0 to 100. It adds up the signals listed beside it, each weighted by how much it matters to your type of business.CompaniesIQ lens modelConfidence highConfidenceHow much of the score rests on measured data. Below high means at least one signal is not public, so its weight was left out and the score rests on the rest.Share of model weight measured · 100%
66out of 100
Early but active
A live business, still light on evidence
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Score bandsLow is under 34, Moderate 34–66, Strong 67 and above. Signals we couldn't check are left out of the maths, not counted as zero.
Weakest point · what to do about it
Reachability · 20% weight
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
→ Check: search the name and town before you call.
What we checked · weightSelect a row for why
Retail & wholesale formations up 3.1% a year nationally.
→ Ask: is trade up for them this year?
11 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
→ Ask: are they still actively trading from this address?
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
→ Check: search the name and town before you call.
56,591 comparable companies in North West.
→ Ask: what makes customers choose them over rivals nearby?
Incorporated 55 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
→ Ask: how long has the current owner run it?
Companies House · ONS · Nomis · General opportunity model · 100% of the model measurable
Filed accounts · enrichment
Financials
Stablefull accounts
Turnover—
Net worth£34m
+1%
Cash£615k
Employees7
From Libra Textiles Limited's filed accounts at Companies House, period ending 2026-01-31. Change vs the prior year (to 2025-01-31). As-filed figures — a signal, not an audited verdict. Dashes are not tagged in the accounts.
Key factsRegister & sector
Industry growthIndustry growthYearly change in the number of companies being formed in this sector across the UK. The North West rate is on the Market tab.Companies House · ONS+3.1%More demand each year
Annual filingAnnual filingThe confirmation statement — a yearly form confirming the company's details. Missing it is the most common reason companies get struck off.Companies House filing historyCurrentUp to date with Companies House
Company ageCompany ageTime since the company was registered. Across most sectors, survival odds improve sharply once a business is past its first five years.Companies House55 yrsPast the riskiest first five years
Local competitionLocal competitionHow many similar companies are registered in this region compared with elsewhere. Very high means a crowded local market.Companies House · ONSVery highMany rivals nearby
How it compares · against 56,591 similar companiesEach box is an index, 0–100 · select one
FinancialAn index from 0 to 100, not a measurement. Higher is healthier. Built from whether accounts are on file.
GrowthAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means the sector is forming new companies faster.
MarketAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means a stronger local market — sector survival rates and regional growth against national.
ComplianceAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means up to date with Companies House.
CompetitionCareful — higher means MORE competitors nearby, not better. An index from 0 to 100 of how crowded the regional market is.
Fit for youYour opportunity score for what you sell, shown here so you can compare it with the other five.
CompetitionRead this one the other way round: a high number means a crowded market, where differentiation matters more than timing.
What to do nextFor any seller
Step 1Keep this company on the radarYou'll hear when it files or its status changes.Add to a watchlist Step 2See how North West comparesRegional growth and density put this company in context.Open the market Step 3Build a list from 56,591 comparable companiesSame industry, same region.Open the sector
Answers: Is this a live, reachable business in a market worth being in?
Commercial fitModerate
66/100
StatusStatusThe company's status on the Companies House register.Active
AgeAgeTime since incorporation.55 yrs
Sector growthSector growthYearly change in company formations across the sector, UK-wide.+3.1%
Regional densityRegional densityHow many similar companies are in this area compared with the UK average.Very high
A balanced read. Pick the lens that matches what you sell and every number on this page re-weights.
Companies House · ONS
Filing statusOn schedule
365days to go
Accounts are next due 31 Oct 2027; the last set was made up to 31 Jan 2026.
What this means for you: Filings are up to date, which makes this an easier first conversation.
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Commercial fit · evidence
What we checked · General opportunity weighting
100% measurable
Market growth
Retail & wholesale formations up 3.1% a year nationally.
Company activity
11 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
Reachability
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
Competitive intensity
56,591 comparable companies in North West.
Company maturity
Incorporated 55 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
Rows marked Not checked are excluded from the score rather than assumed — the missing weight shows up as lower confidence, not as a worse company.
Unlock source scanning Model · General opportunity
Commonly relevant to
Commonly offered to a company like this
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Answers: is this market big, growing and survivable — and is the region ahead or behind?
Market summary · retail & wholesale
Sector size & momentum
Companies in sector506,900
National growth+3.1%
North West+3.1%
New registrations (last 4 quarters)164,913live · all 103 SIC codes in the sector
5-year survival36.5%
This sector is growing roughly in line with the national average in North West.
New companies per quarter
Companies House · every incorporation with a SIC code in this sector (103 codes)
Growth & survival
How long companies last here
1-year survival88.2%
3-year survival49.8%
5-year survival36.5%
Of every 100 companies started in this sector, roughly 37 are still trading five years later. This company is past that point.
View methodology ONS Business Demography (reference baseline) · sector baseline, not this company
Local economy · North West
The market around it
Population7,772,854
Employment rate74.3%
Economic activity77.6%
Median weekly pay£734.80
Compare regions ONS · Nomis
Trends & outlook
Where the sector is heading
Growth trajectorySteady growth — incorporations rising at a measured pace.
Regional concentrationModerately distributed; North West holds about 11% of UK activity.
Emerging locationsGrowth is more evenly spread across regions for this sector.
Sector momentumEstablished presence in the sector.
- 1North West is a very high-density market for retail & wholesale, with about 56,591 companies in the same industry.
- 2Formation is broadly in line with the national average (+3.1%).
- 3Around 4,936 new companies registered in this industry locally over the last year.
- 4Sector survival sits at 37% over five years — the benchmark for businesses in this classification.
View methodology Derived · ONS BPE sector growth + regional weighting
Answers: how crowded is this market, and where does this company sit against its peers?
Where this company sits · quick peer score for any seller
Score distribution
24 closest comparables
00–20
021–30
031–40
041–50
051–60
061–70
271–80
22 + this one81+
A quick score from register status and company age only, because that is all the peer list carries. To compare like with like, this company is placed on the same quick score (100) — not the full 66/100 at the top of the page. Treat it as a position, not a ranking.
Closest comparables · 56,591 in North West · 4,936 new in 12m
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Fashion (MCR) Limited 12774958 · SIC 47510 | 28 Jul 2020 | North West | Active | 90 |
| Trade Court Limited 12438909 · SIC 46410 | 03 Feb 2020 | North West | Active | 93 |
| Legend Sports World LTD 09228619 · SIC 47510 | 22 Sept 2014 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Morgan Curtain Design Limited 04769769 · SIC 47510 | 19 May 2003 | North West | Active | 100 |
| 13 The Warehouse Limited 08038197 · SIC 47510 | 19 Apr 2012 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Linen Empire LTD 11319772 · SIC 47510 | 19 Apr 2018 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Lyndale Fabrics Limited 05997265 · SIC 47510 | 14 Nov 2006 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Sheridan U.K. Limited 04057481 · SIC 46410 | 17 Aug 2000 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Maison Fleur (Manchester) Limited 05139537 · SIC 46160 | 27 May 2004 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Equicobs Limited 11319927 · SIC 47510 | 19 Apr 2018 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 100 |
| Milano Rugs LTD 08296543 · SIC 47510 | 16 Nov 2012 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Two Of Us Creations LTD SC561284 · SIC 47510 | 23 Mar 2017 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| Babu Homes LTD 14843469 · SIC 47510 | 03 May 2023 | East Midlands | Active | 75 |
| New Gurukripa Limited 11226941 · SIC 47510 | 27 Feb 2018 | London | Active | 100 |
| Menzo LTD SC645623 · SIC 47510 | 29 Oct 2019 | Scotland | Active | 95 |
| Cambria Sofas LTD 12329005 · SIC 47510 | 22 Nov 2019 | Wales | Active | 94 |
| Double Firat Limited 12167458 · SIC 46410 | 21 Aug 2019 | London | Active | 96 |
| Titantex Limited 07870180 · SIC 47510 | 05 Dec 2011 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Aziz Enterprises LTD 12006448 · SIC 47510 | 20 May 2019 | South East | Active | 97 |
| Insaf Fabrics Bham LTD 12022164 · SIC 47510 | 29 May 2019 | West Midlands | Active | 97 |
| Jem Fabrics Limited 05219632 · SIC 47510 | 01 Sept 2004 | South West | Active | 100 |
| Island Merch LTD 14170455 · SIC 47510 | 14 Jun 2022 | London | Active | 80 |
| Heritage Carpet & Flooring Limited 05537555 · SIC 47510 | 16 Aug 2005 | Wales | Active | 100 |
| Land Of Dream Bedding Limited NI632811 · SIC 47510 | 05 Aug 2015 | Northern Ireland | Active | 100 |
Answers: what is formally on the public register — and what has not been filed yet?
Companies House · filing history
Timeline
- Accounts filedFull accounts31 Jul 2026
- Charge satisfiedMortgage satisfy charge full14 Apr 2026
- Charge satisfiedMortgage satisfy charge full14 Apr 2026
- Charge satisfiedMortgage satisfy charge full14 Apr 2026
- Charge satisfiedMortgage satisfy charge full14 Apr 2026
- Charge satisfiedMortgage satisfy charge full14 Apr 2026
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates02 Apr 2026
- Charge registeredMortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date13 Mar 2026
- Director appointedAppoint person director company with name date27 Nov 2025
- Charge registeredMortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date26 Nov 2025
Showing the 10 most recent of 25 filings. Upgrade for the complete history.
Register record
Company details
- Company
- Libra Textiles Limited
- Number
- 01000964
- Registered office
- Boundary Mill Stores Head Office, Vivary Way, Colne, BB8 9NW
- Incorporated
- 28 Jan 1971
- Type
- Private limited company
- Nature of business
- 47510 — Retail trade; 47710 — Retail trade; 47721 — Retail trade
- Status
- Active
- Region
- North West · England
- Accounts
- Next due 31 Oct 2027
- Confirmation statement
- Next due 14 Apr 2027
Shared directors
Connected companies
Other companies run by the same directors are checked on paid plans — each appointment is a separate register lookup.
People & control
Who runs and owns it
21
SN
01 Sept 2023
ActiveBB
01 Apr 2019
ActiveBR
—
ActiveHJ
19 Nov 2025
ActiveSN
01 Sept 2023
ActiveBE
—
DissolvedBJ
30 Jan 1993
DissolvedMR
05 Feb 2021
DissolvedBE
—
DissolvedBJ
—
DissolvedBM
—
DissolvedDP
07 Jun 2005
DissolvedFM
18 Aug 2014
DissolvedJL
01 Aug 1995
DissolvedMA
15 Jul 2014
DissolvedMC
01 Jul 1999
DissolvedMG
09 Jun 2015
DissolvedMR
10 Jun 2019
DissolvedSN
01 Jul 1999
DissolvedLTActive
MRDissolved
A registered chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 11 Mar 2026
- Registered
- 13 Mar 2026
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
A registered chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 25 Nov 2025
- Registered
- 26 Nov 2025
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
A registered chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 25 Nov 2025
- Registered
- 26 Nov 2025
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 31 Jan 2007
- Registered
- 03 Feb 2007
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 25 Sept 2006
- Registered
- 28 Sept 2006
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgagefully-satisfied
- Created
- 25 Sept 2006
- Registered
- 28 Sept 2006
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 25 Sept 2006
- Registered
- 28 Sept 2006
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
Rent deposit deedfully-satisfied
- Created
- 15 Oct 1999
- Registered
- 19 Oct 1999
- Persons entitled
- Punch Retail Limited
Legal mortgagefully-satisfied
- Created
- 05 Jan 1993
- Registered
- 07 Jan 1993
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
Debentureoutstanding
- Created
- 29 Mar 1987
- Registered
- 10 Apr 1987
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgagefully-satisfied
- Created
- 06 Jan 1986
- Registered
- 10 Jan 1986
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 27 Jun 1977
- Registered
- 06 Jul 1977
- Persons entitled
- Barclays Bank PLC
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