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J.M. Pratt Limited

00803525

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

BIRKS MILL, SEDBERGH, LA10 5HQ
Incorporated 01/05/1964

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

24/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/07/2026

Due 16/07/2027

On track

Industry

46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Mr Denis Pratt

secretary · Since 27/07/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 91

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Anne Benville

director · Since 27/07/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Jillian Fearnhead

director · Since 27/07/1991

FROZEN FOOD SALESPERSON

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr Denis Pratt

director · Since 27/07/1991

FROZEN FOOD MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 91

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Shaun Francis Atherton

director · Since 22/05/2001

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mark John Holme Billington

director · Since 17/08/2023

PURCHASING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Anne Benville

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 64

Birks Mill, -, Sedbergh, LA10 5HQ

Notified 30/06/2016

Mrs Jillian Fearnhead

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 60

Birks Mill, -, Sedbergh, LA10 5HQ

Notified 30/06/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Denis Pratt

Ceased 24/04/2025

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 04/02/1985Registered 08/02/1985
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 19/07/1977Registered 25/07/1977
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 16/06/1976Registered 21/06/1976
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 04/11/1964Registered 18/11/1964

CompanyRankvs 195+ SIC 46390 peers
75

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.98× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£293k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£964k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£985k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£778k

41avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.0M

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.98-£113k
20242.19+£160k
20232.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.