INDIGO ANTIQUES LIMITED

Company number 06165441 ·

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Executive summary

Indigo Antiques Limited represents a compelling case of disciplined value creation in a niche market, having transformed a near-insolvent balance sheet (£33k net assets in 2016) into a £450k equity position through consistent profitability and systematic deleveraging. The company's primary strategic challenge is not survival but optimization—converting its inventory-heavy asset base into a more dynamic growth platform through digital channel expansion and working capital management. With strong liquidity, minimal leverage, and proven cash generation, the business is well-positioned for its next phase, provided it addresses the inherent risks of market cyclicality, geographic concentration, and family succession planning that accompany its current model.

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Shareholders' funds

£262,644

Balance sheet as at 2026-04-30

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Overview

Company type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated
2007-03-16
Employees
8 (2026 accounts)
Registered office
Indigo, Dairy Barn, Manningford Bruce, Wiltshire, England, SN9 6FJ
Postcode
SN9 6FJ
Capital
150,002 GBP
Accounts category
Total Exemption Full
Charges
1 outstanding

Accounts

Last made up to
2026-04-30
Next due by
2028-01-31
Financial year end
30 April

Confirmation statement

Last statement dated
2025-11-04
Next due by
2026-11-18
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Nature of business (SIC)

  • 46499 Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) not elsewhere classified
  • 47599 Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store
  • 47791 Retail sale of antiques including antique books in stores

Officers 4 current

Appointed 2009-10-01
MARION LIGHTBOWN Secretary
Appointed 2007-03-16
Marion LIGHTBOWN Director
Appointed 2007-03-16
Appointed 2007-03-16

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Contact details

Website
http://www.indigoantiques.co.uk

Among its peers

3rd largest employer

of 9 similar companies in SN, with 8 staff. 3rd oldest of its local peers.

Competitors Swindon

This company ranks 5 among wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) not elsewhere classified in Swindon.

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The class of 2007

28%

of the 228,174 companies incorporated in 2007 are still active today; 69% have since been dissolved.

A fact about the year, not a forecast for this company.