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Herbert & Ward Limited

00244412

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

3 SOUTHERN HOUSE, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DN
Incorporated 18/12/1929

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/03/2026

Due 02/04/2027

On track

Industry

10832
Production of coffee and coffee substitutes
46370
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
47990
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets

Officers

Mr Nigel William Miller

director · Since 07/12/1994

TEA AND COFFEE MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nigel William Miller

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 60

3, Southern House, Rochester, ME2 4DN

Notified 21/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 29/05/2024Registered 29/05/2024
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 11/04/2024Registered 12/04/2024
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/2016Registered 02/08/2016Satisfied 27/01/2023

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 10832 peers
59

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees84th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.4× · 2/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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

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

£457k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£17k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£500k

Working capital

Current Assets

£338k

Current Liabilities

£838k

Fixed Assets

£981k

Debtors

£201k

6avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£21k
VAT£9k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£481k
Prepared with Capium Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20240.40+£46k£182k
20230.38+£94k£239k
20210.46+£23k£416k
20200.68+£208k£191k
20190.46+£34k£279k
20180.37+£50k£194k
20170.29£320k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.