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Sparshotts (Fruiterers) Limited

00690711

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

115/117 OAKWOOD ROAD, HERTS, AL2 3QB
Incorporated 25/04/1961

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10390
Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Ms Gillian Sparshott

secretary · Since 30/06/1991

ENGLISH · Age 83

Mr Clive Sparshott

director · Since 30/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 82

Christopher Clive Sparshott

director · Since 01/07/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 48

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Clive Sparshott

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 82

2, Manor Drive, St. Albans, AL2 3DH

Notified 06/04/2016

Christopher Sparshott

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

19 Pilgrim Close, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2JD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 10390 peers
86

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.85× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£754k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£186k

Fixed Assets

£607k

Debtors

£686k

15avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£375
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Signed by Mr Clive Sparshott 21/08/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20257.85+£111k
20247.33+£79k
20236.02+£140k
20225.18+£281k
20216.05-£73k
20206.66+£37k
20193.23—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.