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Bennett Opie,Limited

00124503

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

CHALKWELL ROAD, KENT, ME10 2LE
Incorporated 30/09/1912

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/11/2025

Due 12/12/2026

On track

Industry

10390
Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Mrs Judith Margaret Wittams

director · Since 17/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr William Jean Opie

director · Since 17/11/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Philip Gerard Opie Bsc

director · Since 17/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 8 other boards

Reverend David Ian Bennett Opie

director · Since 13/03/1992

MINISTER OF RELIGION

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Anthony Fox

director · Since 03/08/2001

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Christopher Ian William Opie

director · Since 04/09/2015

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mark James Godley

director · Since 18/02/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Mr William James Davies

director · Since 04/04/2016

PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Lee Gordon

secretary · Since 20/10/2023

Mr Lee Gordon Acma Ba Hons

director · Since 20/10/2023

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Bennett Opie Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
Appoint directors
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm

Chalkwell Road, Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 2LE

Reg: 9999589 · Uk Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 10390 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.88× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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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.

Liquidity20/20 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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

Turnover

£52.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£22.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£18.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£28.0M

Current Liabilities

£9.7M

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£11.2M

Cost of Sales

£40.1M

Gross Profit

£12.6M

Admin Expenses

£5.9M

Operating Profit

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£2.4M

141avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£113k
Dividends paid-£528k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.9M
NI contributions£240k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£20.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.88+£1.7M
20243.36+£1.9M
20232.94+£2.1M
20222.64+£2.8M
20212.95+£2.3M
20202.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.