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Howard Chapman,Limited

00230372

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

71 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, EC4V 4BE
Incorporated 11/05/1928

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/09/2025

Due 30/09/2026

On track

Industry

47210
Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores

Officers

Ms Lindsay Ann Bray

secretary · Since 24/11/1992

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

BRITISH · Age 65

Mr James Edmund Mclean Vestey

director · Since 24/11/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Robert James Howard Bell

director · Since 28/05/2013

PLUMBING & HEATING

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Mr Robin John Henry Vestey

director · Since 28/05/2013

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 6 other boards

Dr Fiona Jane Vestey

director · Since 07/02/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Victoria Eileen Herbert Vestey

director · Since 07/02/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Fiona Jane Vestey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · Scotland · Age 61

71, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James Edward Mclean Vestey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · Scotland · Age 64

71, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/05/2009Registered 19/05/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC(AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 30/11/1992Registered 18/12/1992Satisfied 21/08/1998
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC(AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 13/02/1992Registered 02/03/1992Satisfied 04/02/1993

CompanyRankvs 13+ SIC 47210 peers
79

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.26× · 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 strength25/25 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£621k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£267k

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£376k

23avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£33k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20246.26+£141k
202335.08-£26k
202210.82-£134k
202112.98+£119k
202012.14+£0
201910.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.