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Freemans Of Newent Limited

00745426

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

GRANDSTAND, HEREFORD, HR4 9PB
Incorporated 28/12/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/02/2026

Due 18/02/2027

On track

Industry

10120
Processing and preserving of poultry meat

Officers

Mr Christopher James Hall

director · Since 27/01/2018

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Andrew James Brodie

director · Since 27/01/2018

CHIEF STRATEGY & ORGANISATION OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Mr David Angus Neilson

director · Since 21/10/2021

AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Ms Sonia Elizabeth Pollock

director · Since 01/02/2025

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Julian Henry Culshaw

director · Since 01/06/2025

SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robert John Jennings

director · Since 01/06/2025

SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robert Peter Bywater

director · Since 01/06/2025

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Avara Foods Limited

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

1, Willow Road, Brackley, NN13 7EX

Reg: 10973868 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 27/01/2018

Former PSCs

Freemans Of Newent (Holdings) Limited

Ceased 22/01/2018

Cargill Plc

Ceased 27/01/2018

Avara Foods Holdings Limited

Ceased 24/04/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/10/2018Registered 31/10/2018
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/01/2018Registered 31/01/2018
charge
satisfied

FREEMANS OF NEWENT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Created 22/02/2006Registered 01/03/2006Satisfied 16/05/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/03/2005Registered 13/04/2005Satisfied 19/01/2008
charge
satisfied

FREEMANS OF NEWENT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Created 21/10/2002Registered 08/11/2002Satisfied 16/05/2017
charge
satisfied

FREEMANS OF NEWENT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Created 21/10/2002Registered 08/11/2002Satisfied 16/05/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 11/07/2002Registered 20/07/2002Satisfied 19/01/2006
charge
satisfied

FREEMANS OF NEWENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 12/06/2002Registered 19/06/2002Satisfied 16/05/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 15/02/1999Registered 18/02/1999Satisfied 23/02/2006
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 05/07/1979Registered 16/07/1979Satisfied 23/02/2006

CompanyRankvs 10+ SIC 10120 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.9× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

appropriate; or the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue . Other information The directors are responsible for the

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/05/2020

Turnover

£561.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£120.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£10.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£34.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£73.4M

Current Liabilities

£38.7M

Fixed Assets

£86.0M

Debtors

£49.6M

Cost of Sales

£514.1M

Gross Profit

£47.2M

Admin Expenses

£16.1M

Operating Profit

£11.1M

Profit After Tax

£8.5M

2636avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£132k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£120.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20201.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.