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Bates Farms & Dairy Limited

00605246

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

21 STAMFORD ROAD, PR8 4ES
Incorporated 29/05/1958

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47290
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Cyril Bates

director · Since 14/07/1991

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Christopher Edward Bates

director · Since 05/06/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Mr Stevan Mark Bates

director · Since 05/06/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Edward Bates

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 43

21 Stamford Road, PR8 4ES

Notified 14/07/2016

Mr Stevan Mark Bates

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 52

21 Stamford Road, PR8 4ES

Notified 13/07/2022

CompanyRankvs 209+ SIC 47290 peers
72

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.23× · 12/20
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.

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

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£3.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£653k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.9M

Fixed Assets

£3.2M

Debtors

£2.1M

Profit After Tax

£1.0M

204avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£326k
Dividends paid£515k

People Costs(2024)

Wages & salaries£3.7M
NI contributions£350k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£512k
Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.23+£0
20251.23+£307k
20241.72+£990k
20231.32—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.