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Gerald Mcdonald (Herbs & Spices) Limited

00220178

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CRANES FARM ROAD, ESSEX, SS14 3GT
Incorporated 09/03/1927

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/12/2025

Due 13/01/2027

On track

Industry

10390
Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mr Gerald Alistair Mcdonald

director · Since 30/12/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Stephen Derek Crawford

director · Since 09/02/2017

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Maria Elena Mcdonald

director · Since 02/03/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Maxim Gerald Mcdonald

director · Since 02/03/2023

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Mr Wayne Peter Smith

director · Since 02/03/2023

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Gerald Mcdonald & Company Limited

75–100% shares

Gerald Mcdonald & Co Ltd, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, SS14 3GT

Reg: 00258990 · Uk · Limited Company

Notified 07/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/03/2022Registered 02/03/2022

CompanyRankvs 42+ SIC 10390 peers
70

Financial strength62th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.56× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength16/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£11k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£716k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£844k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£542k

Fixed Assets

£7k

Debtors

£203k

50avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£851k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.56+£0
20252.56+£0
20242.26+£0
20232.14+£0
20221.54+£0
20211.70+£0
20202.10+£0
20192.01+£0
20182.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.