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Metcalfe Catering Equipment Limited

00386634

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HAYGARTH PARK, BLAENAU FFESTINIOG, LL41 3PF
Incorporated 01/04/1944

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/10/2026

Due 15/10/2027

On track

Industry

28930
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing

Officers

Mr Neil Elliott Richards

director · Since 07/03/2007

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · WALES

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Eduard Curtis Sparkes

director · Since 13/06/2008

CORPORATE FINANCIER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Annabel Jane Richards

secretary · Since 20/10/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Metcalfe Catering Equipment Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Reg: 10029053 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 17/08/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Neil Elliott Richards

Ceased 17/08/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 22/03/2022Registered 23/03/2022
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 15/12/2011Registered 17/12/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/11/2010Registered 11/11/2010
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 07/10/2003Registered 08/10/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/08/2003Registered 09/08/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/07/2003Registered 09/07/2003

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 28930 peers
76

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees84th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.03× · 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 strength23/25 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.

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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£391k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£459k

Debtors

£733k

18avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Signed by Mr Neil Richards 18 September 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.03+£75k
20241.99+£43k
20232.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.