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Colchester Oyster Fishery Limited

00865724

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

PYEFLEET QUAY, NORTH FARM, COLCHESTER, CO5 8UN
Incorporated 03/12/1965

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

03210
Marine aquaculture

Officers

Mrs Catherine Anne Warner Kerrison

secretary · Since 01/02/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Catherine Anne Warner Kerrison

director · Since 26/02/2002

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Rupert Henry Davies Evans

director · Since 09/07/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Stuart Harding

director · Since 01/02/2015

SALES

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Christopher John Woodage

director · Since 01/02/2015

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Mrs Alice Suzanna Elizabeth Clegg

director · Since 01/12/2020

INTERIOR DESIGNER

AUSTRALIAN · AUSTRALIA · Age 51

Mr Albemarle John Cator

director · Since 01/12/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 14 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Rupert Henry Davies Evans

Significant control

British · England · Age 54

Pyefleet Quay, North Farm, Colchester, CO5 8UN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Catherine Anne Warner Kerrison

Significant control

British · England · Age 74

Pyefleet Quay, North Farm, Colchester, CO5 8UN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Paul Stuart Harding

Significant control

British · England · Age 62

Pyefleet Quay, North Farm, Colchester, CO5 8UN

Notified 06/04/2016

Ck Family Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Pyefleet Quay, North Farm, East Road, Colchester, CO5 8UN

Reg: 09270852 · Registrar Of Companies (England And Wales) · Uk Registered Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Christopher John Woodage

Significant control

British · England · Age 73

Pyefleet Quay, North Farm, Colchester, CO5 8UN

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Roger Christopher Kerrison

Ceased 09/10/2020

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/11/1981Registered 26/11/1981Satisfied 19/09/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1981Registered 28/06/1981Satisfied 19/09/2016
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/06/1977Registered 28/06/1977
charge
satisfied

THE WHITE FISH AUTHORITY

Created 27/06/1955Registered 27/04/1967Satisfied 22/03/2011

CompanyRankvs 17+ SIC 03210 peers
69

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.61× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees4/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£127k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£734k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£455k

Fixed Assets

£670k

Debtors

£971k

0avg. employees-15

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£31k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.61-£133k
20232.83+£191k
20212.47+£197k
20202.18-£220k
20192.32+£98k
20172.25

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.