Morning Foods,Limited

00375854

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

80 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

NORTH WESTERN MILLS, CREWE, CW2 6HP

Incorporated 31/08/1942

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/12/2025

Due 12/01/2027

On track

Industry

10611

Grain milling

10612

Manufacture of breakfast cereals and cereals-based food

Officers

Mr John Edward Lea

director · Since 31/12/1991

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 23 other boards

Mr David Wallace Baxter

director · Since 03/11/2003

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

director · Since 01/01/2007

DIRECTOR

SCOTTISH · SCOTLAND · Age 65

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Derek Charles Croucher

director · Since 01/09/2009

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr James John Lea

director · Since 01/12/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 18 other boards

Mr Edward Philip Lea

director · Since 12/06/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 5 other boards

Mr John Mark Borrowdale

director · Since 12/06/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark Thomas Cookson

secretary · Since 27/04/2023

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Mark Thomas Cookson

director · Since 27/04/2023

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Agri Food Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

75–100% votes

Appoint directors

North Western Mills, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6HP

Reg: 15480017 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 05/04/2024

Former PSCs

Mr John Edward Lea

Ceased 05/04/2024

Charges10 outstanding

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/10/2009Registered 19/11/2009

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/12/2006Registered 12/01/2007

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/09/2005Registered 09/09/2005

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/02/1987Registered 05/03/1987

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1983Registered 12/05/1983

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1983Registered 12/05/1983

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1983Registered 12/05/1983

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1983Registered 12/05/1983

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1983Registered 12/05/1983

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/1966Registered 22/12/1966

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 10611 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25

Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.21× · 20/20

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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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.

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

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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Turnover

£284.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£71.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£181k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£10.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£60.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£74.9M

Current Liabilities

£14.4M

Fixed Assets

£19.4M

Debtors

£10.5M

Cost of Sales

£239.3M

Gross Profit

£44.8M

Admin Expenses

£24.9M

Operating Profit

£10.0M

Profit After Tax

£7.5M

281avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£1.5M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£17.1M

NI contributions£2.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£9k

Assets less current liabilities£79.9M

Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	5.21	+£6.0M
2024	4.74	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.