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Thomas Ford (Smithfield) Limited

00512971

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

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

23 SMITHFIELD STREET, EC1A 9LF
Incorporated 03/11/1952

Compliance

Last accounts

29/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/05/2025

Due 24/05/2026

Overdue

Industry

47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

Mr Stephen Ronald Ford

director · Since 30/06/1991

BUTCHERS SUNDRIEDMAN

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Lesley Archard

secretary · Since 20/02/2009

FOOD TRADE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Miss Lesley Archard

director · Since 20/02/2009

FOOD TRADE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stephen Ronald Ford

Significant control

English · England · Age 74

23 - 24 Smithfield Street, Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LF

Notified 28/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/02/2007Registered 14/02/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2006Registered 25/02/2006
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/07/2003Registered 04/11/2003
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/03/2000Registered 10/03/2000

CompanyRankvs 6590+ SIC 47190 peers
49

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees16th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.43× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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 29/03/2025

Net Worth

£900k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£407k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£792k

Working capital

Current Assets

£606k

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£185k

0avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£32k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.43+£119k
20240.40+£97k
20230.42+£78k
20220.41+£67k
20210.33-£87k
20200.21+£59k
20190.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.