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G.C. Birchall Limited

00531040

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

COBALT HOUSE MAGNESIUM WAY, BURNLEY BUSINESS PARK, BURNLEY, BB12 7BF
Incorporated 26/03/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/03/2026

Due 11/04/2027

On track

Industry

46320
Wholesale of meat and meat products
46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
56290
Other food service activities

Officers

Mrs Christine Birchall

director · Since 30/07/1991

CLERK

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Colin George Birchall

director · Since 30/07/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Colin George Birchall

secretary · Since 30/07/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Justin Antony Birchall

director · Since 01/07/1999

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Louise Marie Birchall

director · Since 01/12/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Keith Horner

director · Since 01/04/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 4 other boards

Ms Nicola Jane Watson

director · Since 26/10/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Gillian Alison Smith

director · Since 26/10/2016

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Mr Andrew John Green

director · Since 18/10/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robert John Chesworth

director · Since 01/10/2024

IT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

G C Birchall (Holdings) Ltd

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

11, Nicholas Street, Burnley, BB11 2AL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 24/09/2015Registered 02/10/2015
Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 24/10/2014Registered 31/10/2014
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 06/07/2004Registered 07/07/2004
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 18/01/2002Registered 01/02/2002Satisfied 05/12/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED

Created 01/08/1979Registered 08/08/1979Satisfied 05/12/2003

CompanyRankvs 413+ SIC 46320 peers
53

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees43th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 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.

Employees6/15 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£0

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.7M

Current Liabilities

£11.5M

Fixed Assets

£6.6M

Debtors

£220k

Admin Expenses

£4.0M

Profit After Tax

£1.9M

2avg. employees-148

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£910k
Dividends paid£3.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.3M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£138k
Bank loans & overdrafts£247k
Assets less current liabilities£7.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.10-£1.5M
20241.17-£356k
20231.30+£2.6M
20221.16+£152k
20211.31+£277k
20201.11+£645k
20191.06+£3.0M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.