R.H.BUNNER & SON LIMITED
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Executive summary
R.H. Bunner & Son is an exceptionally well-capitalised independent hardware retailer that occupies a strong local monopoly position in the rural market town of Montgomery. Its balance sheet strength – with over £1 million in cash and no long-term debt – places it in the top tier of financial resilience among UK independent hardware retailers, a sector where modest resources and tight margins are more typical. The primary strategic considerations are whether the substantial cash reserves are being deployed optimally, the implications of reduced stock levels and increased trade creditors for customer service and supplier relationships, and the management of generational succession within this long-established family business.
Shareholders' funds
£1,493,005
Balance sheet as at 2025-01-31
Overview
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 1959-02-16
- Employees
- 18 (2025 accounts · was 20 in 2024)
- Registered office
- Arthur Street, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RA
- Postcode
- SY15 6RA
- Capital
- 25,020 GBP
- Accounts category
- Total Exemption Full
- Charges
- 1 outstanding
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2026-01-31
- Next due by
- 2027-10-31
- Financial year end
- 31 January
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2025-11-15
- Next due by
- 2026-11-29
Nature of business (SIC)
- 47520 Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
Officers 5 current · 3 resigned
Contact details
- Website
- http://www.rhbunner.co.uk
Among its peers
Top 25%
by shareholders' funds, of 14 similar companies in SY
2nd largest employer among its local peers (18 staff).
The oldest of its local peers, trading since 1959.
Competitors Shrewsbury
This company ranks 2 among retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores in Shrewsbury.
Property in England & Wales 2 titles
- Freehold
- 2
- Most recent registration
- 2024-02-28
- Price paid, where recorded
- £205,000
- Where
- Powys (2)
| Title number | County | Tenure | Registered | Price paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYM884716 | Powys | Freehold | 2024-02-28 | — |
| CYM342471 | Powys | Freehold | 2017-01-13 | £205,000 |
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