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Dorringtons Limited

00431430

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

THE BAKERY, SAWBRIDGEWORTH HERTS, CM21 9JY
Incorporated 20/03/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/10/2025

Due 31/10/2026

On track

Industry

10710
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes

Officers

Mrs Caroline Mary Sharples

secretary · Since 07/08/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Caroline Mary Sharples

director · Since 04/11/1992

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Wilfred Edward Dorrington

director · Since 22/10/2018

BAKER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Mrs Sophie Caroline Dorrington Gilbert

director · Since 22/10/2018

DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Mrs Laura Felicity Batchelor

director · Since 15/10/2019

HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Caroline Mary Sharples

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 70

The Bakery, Sawbridgeworth Herts, CM21 9JY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Laura Felicity Batchelor

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 35

The Bakery, Sawbridgeworth Herts, CM21 9JY

Notified 27/11/2020

Mr Wilfred Edward Dorrington

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 33

The Bakery, Sawbridgeworth Herts, CM21 9JY

Notified 27/11/2020

Mrs Sophie Caroline Dorrington Gilbert

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 39

The Bakery, Sawbridgeworth Herts, CM21 9JY

Notified 17/10/2024

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 30/05/2025Registered 02/06/2025
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 13/02/2025Registered 17/02/2025
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 24/02/2011Registered 02/03/2011Satisfied 12/10/2017
charge
outstanding

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Created 17/09/2008Registered 20/09/2008
charge
outstanding

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Created 17/09/2008Registered 20/09/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 24/11/2005Registered 02/12/2005Satisfied 12/10/2017
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 19/08/1996Registered 22/08/1996Satisfied 12/10/2017
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 19/08/1996Registered 22/08/1996Satisfied 12/10/2017
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 19/08/1996Registered 22/08/1996
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 15/08/1996Registered 21/08/1996Satisfied 12/10/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/04/1987Registered 05/05/1987Satisfied 25/11/2005

CompanyRankvs 156+ SIC 10710 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.18× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£10.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£343k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£275k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£4.9M

Debtors

£53k

Cost of Sales

£7.7M

Gross Profit

£3.1M

Admin Expenses

£3.0M

Operating Profit

£366k

Profit After Tax

£231k

215avg. employees+31

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£89k
Dividends paid-£200k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.0M
NI contributions£457k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.18+£31k
20241.39+£320k
20231.43+£214k
20221.24+£1.5M
20211.00+£416k
20200.79

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.