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Forrester Wood & Co Limited

00820898

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HAWKSLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HOLLINWOOD, OL8 4UJ
Incorporated 28/09/1964

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/06/2025

Due 15/06/2026

On track

Industry

10890
Manufacture of other food products

Officers

Stephen John Kirkham

secretary · Since 04/07/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

David Michael Gumbley

director · Since 04/07/1992

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Stephen John Kirkham

director · Since 04/07/1992

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Mr Adam Matthew Gumbley

director · Since 06/04/2017

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Ms Kathryn Patricia Kirkham

director · Since 06/04/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Michael Gumbley

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 79

Hawksley Industrial Estate, Hollinwood, OL8 4UJ

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/06/1978Registered 13/07/1978
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/02/1976Registered 23/02/1976

CompanyRankvs 73+ SIC 10890 peers
67

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 10.88× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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

the directors are aware of certain material uncertainties which may cause doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. 1.3 Turnover Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT and trade discounts. The company recognises revenue from the following major sources: Flavourings, Colourings, a

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£184k

Fixed Assets

£9k

Debtors

£167k

9avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202410.88+£27k
202311.69-£79k
202212.42-£64k
202111.86+£101k
202013.15+£86k
201910.79

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.