Browns Distribution Services Limited
00838986
Healthy
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
30/04/2025
full
Next accounts due
31/01/2027
Confirmation statement
Last: 08/10/2025
Due 22/10/2026
Industry
Officers
David Albert James Brown
director · Since 14/03/2007
British
David Anthony Brown
director · Since 22/05/1998
British
Former
David Grocott
secretary · Resigned 31/07/2024
Brian Patrick Higgins
secretary · Resigned 06/03/2001
Hayden Knox Smith
secretary · Resigned 13/01/2004
Christopher Robinson
secretary · Resigned 30/03/2026
John James Waters
secretary · Resigned 17/08/2016
Albert Brown
director · Resigned 28/09/2007
David Anthony Brown
director · Resigned 30/07/1997
Miriam Catherine Ann Brown
director · Resigned 28/05/1997
Hayden Knox Smith
director · Resigned 13/01/2004
Malcolm Mortimer
director · Resigned 14/02/1997
Alan Smith
director · Resigned 23/01/1995
Michael John Stirzaker
director · Resigned 09/08/2017
Michael John Stirzakor
director · Resigned 23/07/1999
Mark Douglas Ward
director · Resigned 01/07/2005
John James Waters
director · Resigned 24/06/2004
CompanyRankvs 86340+ SIC 49410 peers61
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
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 directors with respect to
Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025
Net Worth
£2.8M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£2.3M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£1.0M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£541k
Working capital
Current Assets
£5.6M
Current Liabilities
£5.0M
Fixed Assets
£7.0M
Debtors
£3.3M
Admin Expenses
£3.9M
Profit After Tax
£764k
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.11 | +£424k |
| 2024 | 1.13 | -£241k |
| 2023 | 1.21 | +£1.5M |
| 2018 | 1.02 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.