Arkell'S Brewery Limited

00226913

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
44 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

KINGSDOWN, SWINDON, SN2 7RU

Incorporated 28/12/1927

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/10/2025

Due 03/11/2026

On track

Industry

11050

Manufacture of beer

46342

46342

46390

Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

56302

Public houses and bars

Officers

Mr James Rixon Arkell Td

director · Since 20/10/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nicholas Henry Arkell

director · Since 20/10/1991

DIRECTOR OF BREWERY CO

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mr George James Arkell

director · Since 06/09/2004

BREWERY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Barry John Russell

director · Since 30/04/2008

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Emma Louise Defty

secretary · Since 09/12/2013

Mr Alexander Thomas Arkell

director · Since 02/03/2015

HEAD BREWER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Rixon Arkell

Significant control

British · England · Age 75

Kingsdown, Swindon, SN2 7RU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges44 outstanding

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JAMES RIXON ARKELL, NICHOLAS HENRY ARKELL AND PHILIP MERCER AS TRUSTEES OF THE ARKELLâ€™S BREWERY · PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE SCHEME (EACH A TRUSTEE AND TOGETHER THE TRUSTEES).

Created 14/03/2019Registered 15/03/2019

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SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 11/12/2017Registered 19/12/2017

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SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUB)

Created 11/12/2017Registered 19/12/2017

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 17/10/2017Registered 24/10/2017

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

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DONALD GEORGE BRACHER · NICHOLAS HENRY ARKELL · JAMES RIXON ARKELL

Created 20/03/2014Registered 21/03/2014

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SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 24/09/2012Registered 25/09/2012

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2010Registered 28/01/2010

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2010Registered 28/01/2010Satisfied 16/10/2012

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2010Registered 28/01/2010Satisfied 16/10/2012

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2010Registered 28/01/2010Satisfied 26/06/2025

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2010Registered 28/01/2010Satisfied 16/10/2012

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2010Registered 28/01/2010Satisfied 16/10/2012

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BRYANT HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 13/06/2002Registered 28/06/2002Satisfied 15/01/2013

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1994Registered 30/09/1994Satisfied 15/01/2013

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WHITBREAD PLC.

Created 17/07/1991Registered 24/07/1991Satisfied 15/01/2013

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SWINDON PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 05/11/1973Registered 12/11/1973Satisfied 15/01/2013

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SWINDON PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 06/09/1971Registered 14/09/1971Satisfied 15/01/2013

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SWINDON PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 31/05/1962Registered 14/06/1962Satisfied 15/01/2013

CompanyRankvs 176+ SIC 11050 peers
52

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25

Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.48× · 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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176Arkell'S Brewery Limited

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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.

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

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 31/03/2024

Turnover

£29.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£55.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£4.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£8.2M

Fixed Assets

£79.1M

Debtors

£2.4M

Cost of Sales

£20.8M

Gross Profit

£8.4M

Profit After Tax

£2.1M

338avg. employees+100

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£128k

Dividends paid£572k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£11k

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.5M

Assets less current liabilities£74.9M

Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	0.48	+£6.6M
2021	0.34	+£759k
2020	1.61	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.