F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited
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Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 2 outstanding charges (-4)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/03/2025
group
Next accounts due
31/12/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 19/12/2025
Due 02/01/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 21/12/1992
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76
director · Since 01/07/2003
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61
director · Since 17/01/2011
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 01/03/2025
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 19/03/2025
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BRAND STRATEGY
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47
Christine Anne Forbes
secretary · Since 08/07/2026
Persons with Significant Control
Former PSCs
Mr Malcolm Donald Forbes
Ceased 09/04/2026
Mr Stuart Martin Forbes
Ceased 09/04/2026
Charges2 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 160+ SIC 77291 peers56
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or 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 c
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025
Net Worth
£12.4M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£217k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
-£569k
Working capital
Current Assets
£1.1M
Current Liabilities
£1.6M
Fixed Assets
£14.0M
Debtors
£701k
Profit After Tax
£210k
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.65 | +£134k |
| 2024 | 0.58 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.