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Samworth Brothers (Holdings) Limited

00409738

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Chetwode House, 1 Samworth Way, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1GA
Incorporated 03/05/1946

Previously known as

Samworth Brothers Limited · until 26/04/1996
Gorran Foods Limited · until 01/01/1986
Universal Components Limited · until 31/12/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

27/12/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/05/2026

Due 20/05/2027

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr Mark Charles Chetwode Samworth

director · Since 01/02/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 32 other boards

Mr William Bruce Kendall

director · Since 15/04/2013

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 15 other boards

Ms Aileen Verity Richards

director · Since 01/05/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Celia Maria Teixeira Pronto-Hussey

director · Since 01/06/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH,PORTUGUESE · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Sunita Kaushal

secretary · Since 02/01/2024

Mr Simon James Penny Wookey

director · Since 01/07/2024

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 29 other boards

Mr Matthew Jonathan Close

director · Since 01/07/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mark Charles Chetwode Samworth

director · Since 01/02/1996

British · England

William Bruce Kendall

director · Since 15/04/2013

British · United Kingdom

Aileen Verity Richards

director · Since 01/05/2017

British · United Kingdom

Celia Maria Teixeira Pronto-Hussey

director · Since 01/06/2021

British,Portuguese · England

Sunita Kaushal

secretary · Since 02/01/2024

Simon James Penny Wookey

director · Since 01/07/2024

British · United Kingdom

Nicholas Barry Edward Wharton

director · Since 01/06/2026

British · England

Matthew Jonathan Close

director · Since 01/07/2026

British · England

Former

Lesley Samworth

secretary · Resigned 09/10/1992

Lesley Samworth

director · Resigned 01/02/1996

Rosemary Grace Samworth

director · Resigned 01/02/1996

Malcolm Roy Allen

secretary · Resigned 26/07/1996

John Chetwode Samworth

director · Resigned 30/06/1999

David Chetwode Samworth

director · Resigned 24/06/2005

Brian Stein

director · Resigned 05/04/2012

Leslie Atkinson

director · Resigned 30/04/2013

Lindsey Jane Pownall

director · Resigned 06/01/2016

Jonathan Warburton

director · Resigned 31/01/2017

Michael Alexander Knight

director · Resigned 06/04/2017

Jeffrey Peter Van Der Eems

director · Resigned 06/09/2019

Nicholas Steven Linney

director · Resigned 04/03/2020

Flor Aiden Healy

director · Resigned 27/05/2022

Timothy James Barker

secretary · Resigned 02/01/2024

Richard Hugo Wyndham Mahoney

director · Resigned 24/06/2024

Hannu Ragnvald Ryopponen

director · Resigned 25/06/2026

Mr Hannu Ragnvald Ryopponen

director · Resigned 25/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Chetwode Trustees 2 Limited

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

Reg: 15724512 · The Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Guarantee Without Share Capital

Notified 01/10/2024

Chetwode Trustees 1 Limited

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

Reg: 15722251 · The Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Guarantee Without Share Capital

Notified 01/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Brendan O'Grady

Ceased 10/03/2017

Mr William Max Colacicchi

Ceased 10/03/2017

Mr Mark Charles Chetwode Samworth

Ceased 10/03/2017

Mrs Bryony Louise Andree Cove

Ceased 01/04/2017

Mr Mark Charles Chetwode Samworth

Ceased 01/10/2024

Mr Brendan O'Grady

Ceased 01/10/2024

Mr William Max Colacicchi

Ceased 01/10/2024

Mrs Bryony Louise Andree Cove

Ceased 01/10/2024

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

SAMWORTH BROTHERS SUPERANNUATION SCHEME TRUSTEE LIMITED AS A TRUSTEE OF THE SAMWORTH BROTHERS L

Created 02/05/2025Registered 19/05/2025Satisfied 11/05/2026
Charge
satisfied

SAMWORTH BROTHERS SUPERANNUATION SCHEME TRUSTEE LIMITED AS A TRUSTEE OF THE SAMWORTH BROTHERS S

Created 02/05/2025Registered 09/05/2025Satisfied 11/05/2026
Charge
satisfied

SAMWORTH BROTHERS SUPERANNUATION SCHEME TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 16/02/2021Registered 19/02/2021Satisfied 08/05/2025

Change History

status → active
2026-07-06

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-06

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Chetwode House
2026-07-06

CHETWODE HOUSE

post town → Melton Mowbray
2026-07-06

MELTON MOWBRAY

CompanyRankvs 3251+ SIC 70100 peers
59

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

of the Directors' assessment of the Group and the Parent Company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting included: - Obtaining an understanding of how the Directors undertook the going concern assessment process to determine if we considered it to be appropriate for the circumstances

Key FinancialsYear ending 27/12/2025

Net Worth

£56.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£33.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£21.6M

Fixed Assets

£22.7M

Debtors

£54.9M

Profit After Tax

£10.1M

35avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£23.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£56.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production