Company Overview
Dorrington Investment P L C is listed at the official companies registry as Active Public Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Monday 10 August 1959, so this is a well established company. Dorrington Investment P L C has been in business for 66 years and 7 months. The accounts status is audit exemption subsidiary and the accounts are next due on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Registered Address

16 Hans Road, London, SW3 1RT
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Companies House Data
Company NameDORRINGTON INVESTMENT P L C
Company Number00634740
Registered Office Address16 Hans Road
 London
 SW3 1RT
Company CategoryPublic Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date10/08/1959
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/06/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryAUDIT EXEMPTION SUBSIDIARY
Returns Next Due Date11/08/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date14/07/2015
Directors & Members
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Andrew Giblin - Director
(British, 48 years old, born December 1978)
Appointed 01 March 2022
Active
Sean Gorvy - Director
(British, 63 years old, born January 1963)
Appointed 24 July 2001
Active
Manfred Gorvy - Director
(British, 88 years old, born May 1938)

Michael Jenkins - Director
(British, 54 years old, born September 1972)
Appointed 22 February 2021
Active
Harry Swales - Director
(British, 46 years old, born February 1980)
Appointed 02 October 2023
Active
Hanover Management Services Limited - Secretary

Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Andrew Giblin
135 ASHMORE ROAD LIMITED
BRITISH CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS CORPORATION LIMITED
CHESTERFIELD MANAGEMENT LIMITED
DORRINGTON BELGRAVIA LIMITED
DORRINGTON CITY LIMITED
DORRINGTON DERWENT HOLDINGS LIMITED
DORRINGTON DERWENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED
DORRINGTON HANOVER LIMITED
DORRINGTON HOLDINGS PLC
DORRINGTON HOMES LIMITED
DORRINGTON HOVE LIMITED
DORRINGTON LINCOLN 15-19 LIMITED
DORRINGTON LINCOLN 20-23 LIMITED
DORRINGTON LIVING LTD
DORRINGTON LONDON FLATS LIMITED
DORRINGTON QUEENSWAY LIMITED
DORRINGTON RESIDENTIAL LIMITED
EATON MANOR HOVE LIMITED
HANOVER ACCEPTANCES FINANCE LIMITED
HANOVER ACCEPTANCES INVESTMENTS LIMITED
HANOVER ADMINISTRATORS LIMITED
HANOVER DORRINGTON LIMITED
HANOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
HANOVER PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
HIGHCROFT ESTATES LIMITED
LOVAT PRIDE (MINERAL WATER) LIMITED
PORTMAN ESTATES LIMITED
PORTMANS (PROPERTY CONSULTANTS) LIMITED
PORTSTOCK LIMITED
PROMOTE INVESTMENTS LIMITED
SANFIELD PROPERTIES LIMITED
TAMOA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
THE HANOVER GROUP LIMITED
UNION STREET LIMITED
Sean Gorvy
CITY, WEST END & SUBURBAN SHOP PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED
CLIFTON HOUSE ISLINGTON LIMITED
DORRINGTON (KNIGHTSBRIDGE) PROPERTIES LIMITED
DORRINGTON BELGRAVIA LIMITED
DORRINGTON ESTATES LIMITED
DORRINGTON FULWOOD LIMITED
DORRINGTON HOUSING LIMITED
DORRINGTON INVESTMENT HOLDINGS PLC
DORRINGTON LONDON FLATS LIMITED
DORRINGTON LYNDALE LIMITED
DORRINGTON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
DORRINGTON MIDTOWN LIMITED
DORRINGTON PLC
DORRINGTON PROPERTIES PLC
DORRINGTON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
DORRINGTON QUEENSWAY LIMITED
DORRINGTON RESIDENTIAL LIMITED
DORRINGTON SOUTHSIDE LIMITED
DORRINGTON WEST LIMITED
EATON MANOR HOVE LIMITED
FRESH CAPITAL GROUP LIMITED
HANOVER ACCEPTANCES LIMITED
HANOVER MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
LONDON CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES LIMITED
LOVAT PRIDE (MINERAL WATER) LIMITED
LYNDALE DEVELOPMENT CO.
OYO PROPERTIES LIMITED
PORTSTOCK LIMITED
SGMS LIMITED
SPICE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
TAMOA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
THROGMORTON SECURITIES LIMITED
WALWORTH INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LIMITED
Manfred Gorvy
BARCFOREST LIMITED
BRITISH CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS CORPORATION LIMITED
CAPITAL & DISTRICT PROPERTIES LIMITED
CITY, WEST END & SUBURBAN SHOP PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED
DORRINGTON (KNIGHTSBRIDGE) PROPERTIES LIMITED
DORRINGTON DERWENT HOLDINGS LIMITED
DORRINGTON DERWENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED
DORRINGTON DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
DORRINGTON ESTATES LIMITED
DORRINGTON HANOVER LIMITED
DORRINGTON HOUSING LIMITED
DORRINGTON HOVE LIMITED
DORRINGTON INVESTMENT TRUST LIMITED
DORRINGTON LONDON FLATS LIMITED
DORRINGTON MANAGEMENT LIMITED
DORRINGTON PLC
DORRINGTON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
DORRINGTON RESIDENTIAL LIMITED
HANOVER ACCEPTANCES FINANCE LIMITED
HANOVER ACCEPTANCES INVESTMENTS LIMITED
HANOVER ACCEPTANCES LIMITED
HANOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
HANOVER MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
HANOVER PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
HANOVER PROPERTY TRUST LIMITED
LONDON CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS LIMITED
LONDON CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES LIMITED
OYO PROPERTIES LIMITED
PORTMAN ESTATES LIMITED
PORTSTOCK LIMITED
RIVER'S EDGE ESTATES LIMITED
THE HANOVER GROUP LIMITED
THROGMORTON SECURITIES LIMITED
VENTAQUEST DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Michael Jenkins
135 ASHMORE ROAD LIMITED
BRITISH CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS CORPORATION LIMITED
CAPITAL & DISTRICT PROPERTIES LIMITED
CHESTERFIELD MANAGEMENT LIMITED
CITY, WEST END & SUBURBAN SHOP PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED
CLIFTON HOUSE ISLINGTON LIMITED
DORRINGTON CITY LIMITED
DORRINGTON ESTATES LIMITED
DORRINGTON FULWOOD LIMITED
DORRINGTON HANOVER LIMITED
DORRINGTON HOLDINGS PLC
DORRINGTON HOMES LIMITED
DORRINGTON HOVE LIMITED
DORRINGTON LINCOLN 15-19 LIMITED
DORRINGTON LINCOLN 20-23 LIMITED
DORRINGTON LIVING LTD
DORRINGTON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
DORRINGTON SOUTHWARK LIMITED
DORRINGTON WEST LIMITED
HANOVER ACCEPTANCES FINANCE LIMITED
HANOVER ADMINISTRATORS LIMITED
HANOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
HANOVER PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
LINTSBROOK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
LONDON CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES LIMITED
PORTMAN ESTATES LIMITED
PORTMANS (PROPERTY CONSULTANTS) LIMITED
PORTSTOCK LIMITED
PROMOTE INVESTMENTS LIMITED
SANFIELD PROPERTIES LIMITED
SGMS LIMITED
SPICE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
TAMOA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
UNION STREET LIMITED
Harry Swales
135 ASHMORE ROAD LIMITED
25 RANDOLPH CRESCENT LIMITED
BARCFOREST LIMITED
CAPITAL & DISTRICT PROPERTIES LIMITED
DORRINGTON (KNIGHTSBRIDGE) PROPERTIES LIMITED
DORRINGTON BELGRAVIA LIMITED
DORRINGTON DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
DORRINGTON ESTATES LIMITED
DORRINGTON HANOVER LIMITED
DORRINGTON HOUSING LIMITED
DORRINGTON INVESTMENT HOLDINGS PLC
DORRINGTON INVESTMENT TRUST LIMITED
DORRINGTON LIVING LTD
DORRINGTON LONDON FLATS LIMITED
DORRINGTON LYNDALE LIMITED
DORRINGTON PLC
DORRINGTON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
DORRINGTON QUEENSWAY LIMITED
DORRINGTON RESIDENTIAL LIMITED
EATON MANOR HOVE LIMITED
F.& D.KNIGHT LIMITED
HAMPSTEAD PROPERTY (RESIDENTIAL) LIMITED
HAMPSTEAD PROPERTY LIMITED
HANOVER ACCEPTANCES INVESTMENTS LIMITED
HANOVER DORRINGTON LIMITED
HANOVER PROPERTY TRUST LIMITED
HEATH (PROPERTIES) LIMITED
HIGHCROFT ESTATES LIMITED
LINTSBROOK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
LYNDALE DEVELOPMENT CO.
RIVER'S EDGE ESTATES LIMITED
THE ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL LIVING LIMITED
VENTAQUEST DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
WALWORTH INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2012
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 238,916,000 238,916,000 169,430,000
Current Assets 117,821,000 117,821,000 112,396,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 3,714,000 3,714,000 3,769,000
Working Cap 114,107,000 114,107,000 108,627,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 353,023,000 353,023,000 278,057,000
Long-term Liabilities 200,658,000 200,658,000 155,203,000
Net Assets 152,365,000 152,365,000 122,854,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 671,000 671,000 671,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 58,348,000 58,348,000 62,534,000
Other Reserves 93,346,000 93,346,000 59,649,000
Shareholders Funds 152,365,000 152,365,000 122,854,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2012
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 67.0% 67.0% 60.1%
Stocks Inventory 30.4% 30.4% 35.5%
Debtors 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%
Cash Bank In Hand 1.7% 1.7% 2.4%
Current Assets 33.0% 33.0% 39.9%
Creditors Due Within One Year 1.0% 1.0% 1.3%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 32.0% 32.0% 38.5%
Creditors Due After One Year 56.2% 56.2% 55.0%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 42.7% 42.7% 43.6%
Called Up Share Capital 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 16.4% 16.4% 22.2%
Shareholder Funds 42.7% 42.7% 43.6%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 99.0% 99.0% 98.7%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2012
Liquidity Ratio 31.7 31.7 29.8
Solvency Ratio 1.7 1.7 1.8
Reserves to Assets 0.2 0.2 0.2
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 25
Mortgages Outstanding 15
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 10
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2012
Assets 356,737,000 356,737,000 281,826,000
Debt 204,372,000 204,372,000 158,972,000
Net Assets/Debt 152,365,000 152,365,000 122,854,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
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Paid After
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Owing Before
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Owing after
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

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The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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Financial Status Guide:
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8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Consolidated accounts of parent company for subsidiary company period ending 31/12/24
Confirmation statement made on 20 August 2025 with no updates
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 31/12/24
Notice of agreement to exemption from audit of accounts for period ending 31/12/24
Director's details changed for Mr Harry Swales on 7 August 2024
Confirmation statement made on 15 July 2024 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Duncan James Salvesen as a director on 31 December 2023
Appointment of Mr Harry Swales as a director on 2 October 2023
Confirmation statement made on 14 July 2023 with updates
Director's details changed for Mr Andrew Richard Giblin on 5 July 2023
Confirmation statement made on 14 July 2022 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Andrew Richard Giblin as a director on 1 March 2022
Termination of appointment of Alan Jay Leibowitz as a director on 18 January 2022
Confirmation statement made on 14 July 2021 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Trevor Moross as a director on 1 April 2021
Termination of appointment of John Patrick Kennedy as a director on 22 February 2021
Appointment of Mr Michael Ben Jenkins as a director on 22 February 2021
Confirmation statement made on 14 July 2020 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 July 2019 with no updates

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