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W.A. Lidgate Limited

00589918

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

335 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 1LJ
Incorporated 04/09/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/05/2025

Due 08/06/2026

On track

Industry

47220
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores

Officers

Josephine Ann Lidgate

director · Since 25/05/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Also on 8 other boards

Daniel David Anthony Lidgate

director · Since 30/09/2009

BUTCHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Benjamin John Lidgate

secretary · Since 08/08/2014

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Benjamin John Lidgate

director · Since 12/02/2019

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

W A Lidgate Holdings Limited

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

335 City Road, London, EC1V 1LJ

Reg: Engl03455596 · England & Wales · Limited

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/01/2022Registered 26/01/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/10/1987Registered 02/11/1987Satisfied 26/02/1994

CompanyRankvs 12000+ SIC 47220 peers
61

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.96× · 6/20
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 strength20/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£65k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£344k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£43k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£155k

Debtors

£591k

30avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£39k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£112k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.96-£89k
20231.06—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.