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S.A.Brain & Company,Limited

00052099

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

DRAGON BREWERY, CARDIFF, CF24 5HJ
Incorporated 12/04/1897

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/03/2026

Due 05/04/2027

On track

Industry

11050
Manufacture of beer
46342
46342
56302
Public houses and bars

Officers

Mr Richard James Westwood Bsc Msc

director · Since 01/09/2022

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 11 other boards

Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Cooke

director · Since 08/05/2023

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr John Frederick William Rhys

director · Since 08/05/2023

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Mr Nicholas Payne

director · Since 06/01/2025

MANAGING DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 51

Also on 11 other boards

Mrs Haf Evans-Jeanes

secretary · Since 14/07/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Alistair Grant Arkley

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charles Nicholas Brian

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr John Frederick William Rhys

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Martin Stuart Reed

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr John Scott Waddington

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Peter John Wilson

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr David Peter Bonney

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2024Registered 30/07/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2024Registered 30/07/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC CORPORATE TRUSTEE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED, AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 20/05/2022Registered 06/06/2022
Charge
outstanding

HSBC CORPORATE TRUSTEE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED (COMPANY NUMBER 06447555), AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 13/08/2021Registered 23/08/2021
Charge
outstanding

INDEPENDENT TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED (AS "SECURITY TRUSTEE")

Created 23/07/2021Registered 03/08/2021
Charge
outstanding

HSBC CORPORATE TRUSTEE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED

Created 17/04/2020Registered 29/04/2020
Charge
outstanding

HSBC CORPORATE TRUSTEE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED

Created 30/09/2019Registered 07/10/2019
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 31/08/2018Registered 11/09/2018Satisfied 09/01/2020
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 31/08/2018Registered 11/09/2018Satisfied 07/01/2020
Charge
outstanding

S.A.BRAIN & COMPANY PENSION TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 20/11/2013Registered 11/12/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/09/2011Registered 26/09/2011Satisfied 09/01/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 19/09/2011Registered 22/09/2011Satisfied 09/01/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/08/2010Registered 01/09/2010Satisfied 22/09/2011
charge
satisfied

THE WELSH MINISTERS

Created 05/03/2008Registered 26/03/2008Satisfied 30/11/2011
charge
satisfied

THE WELSH MINISTERS

Created 05/03/2008Registered 12/03/2008Satisfied 30/11/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/08/2007Registered 14/08/2007Satisfied 22/09/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 08/01/2004Registered 08/01/2004Satisfied 13/10/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 03/10/2001Registered 19/10/2001Satisfied 13/10/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/03/2001Registered 27/03/2001Satisfied 13/10/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES

Created 14/11/2000Registered 17/11/2000Satisfied 13/10/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1999Registered 16/09/1999Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1999Registered 16/09/1999Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1999Registered 16/09/1999Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1999Registered 16/09/1999Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1999Registered 16/09/1999Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1999Registered 16/09/1999Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/05/1999Registered 29/05/1999Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

BASS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 19/04/1999Registered 07/05/1999Satisfied 06/08/2011
charge
satisfied

THE WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 20/03/1998Registered 01/04/1998Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1997Registered 04/07/1997Satisfied 13/10/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1994Registered 08/07/1994Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/07/1993Registered 24/07/1993Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1993Registered 13/07/1993Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1993Registered 13/07/1993Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1993Registered 13/07/1993Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1993Registered 13/07/1993Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1993Registered 13/07/1993Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/11/1992Registered 27/11/1992Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1992Registered 27/06/1992Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1992Registered 27/06/1992Satisfied 17/08/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1992Registered 27/06/1992Satisfied 17/08/2001

CompanyRankvs 175+ SIC 11050 peers
52

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.45× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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175S.A.Brain & Company,Limited
72
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£938k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£6.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.3M

Current Liabilities

£11.9M

Fixed Assets

£14.2M

Debtors

£1.9M

Profit After Tax

-£396k

31000avg. employees+30967

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.45-£152k
20240.72—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.