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Better Fish Limited

00776440

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

5 CLIFFE TERRACE, WETHERBY, LS22 6LX
Incorporated 07/10/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/03/2026

Due 07/04/2027

On track

Industry

56101
Licensed restaurants
56103
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands

Officers

Mr Phillip Edward Murphy

secretary · Since 31/03/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 83

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Phillip Edward Murphy

director · Since 31/03/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 83

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Murphy (Yorkshire) Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

5, Cliffe Terrace, Wetherby, LS22 6LX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HANDELSBANKEN PLC

Created 02/05/2023Registered 03/05/2023
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 21/02/2006Registered 02/03/2006
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 21/02/2006Registered 02/03/2006

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 56101 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.05× · 20/20
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.

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.

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 director with respect to going concern are de

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£8.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£915k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£4.1M

Debtors

£4.6M

Cost of Sales

£4.3M

Admin Expenses

£8.2M

Profit After Tax

£607k

262avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£56k
Dividends paid£1.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.8M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£53k
Assets less current liabilities£9.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20254.05

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.