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Cranstons Quality Butchers Limited

00228917

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

ULLSWATER ROAD, CUMBRIA, CA11 7EH
Incorporated 19/03/1928

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/12/2025

Due 02/01/2027

On track

Industry

10130
Production of meat and poultry meat products
47220
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores

Officers

Roger James Cranston

secretary · Since 01/07/2007

British

Elizabeth Sarah Cranston

director · Since 01/04/1994

British

Margaret Ruth Cranston

director · Since 01/04/1994

British

Philip John Cranston

director

British

Roger James Cranston

director

British

Jane Elizabeth Silburn

director · Since 01/11/2022

British

Melanie Claire Wilson

director · Since 01/08/2021

British

Former

Elizabeth Bowman Cranston

secretary · Resigned 30/06/2007

Elizabeth Bowman Cranston

director · Resigned 30/06/2007

James Edmondson Cranston

director · Resigned 16/03/1999

Martin John Jones

director · Resigned 07/03/2024

David John Law

director · Resigned 31/03/2025

Charles Edward Watt

director · Resigned 14/12/2018

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 10130 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.02× · 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 strength24/25 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 31/07/2025

Turnover

£17.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£3.9M

Debtors

£576k

Cost of Sales

£8.6M

Gross Profit

£9.0M

Admin Expenses

£8.1M

Operating Profit

£907k

Profit After Tax

£755k

224avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£339k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.2M
NI contributions£489k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.02+£0
20253.02+£755k
20242.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.