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Design For Catering Limited

00875556

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

FARRIERS HOUSE, CODICOTE, SG4 8DU
Incorporated 30/03/1966

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Mr Edward Spencer Miles Bircham

director · Since 01/05/2014

DESIGN CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Duncan Noel Reid

director · Since 31/03/2026

BRITISH,IRISH,SOUTH AFRICAN · SOUTH AFRICA · Age 37

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward Spencer Miles Bircham

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

10 Lammas Way, 10 Lammas Way, St. Ives, PE27 6DP

Notified 31/03/2026

Mr Duncan Noel Reid

25–50% shares

British,Irish,South African · South Africa · Age 37

Farriers House, Codicote, SG4 8DU

Notified 31/03/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Andrew Paul Humble

Ceased 28/08/2018

Mr Stephen Mark Arnold

Ceased 31/03/2026

Frances Anne Helen Arnold

Ceased 31/03/2026

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 12/11/2008Registered 13/11/2008
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 01/10/2008Registered 02/10/2008Satisfied 21/01/2021
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/12/1990Registered 21/12/1990

CompanyRankvs 2287+ SIC 74909 peers
72

Financial strength66th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.94× · 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 strength17/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£17k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£971k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£268k

Fixed Assets

£154k

Debtors

£534k

13avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.94+£0
20243.77+£0
20235.63+£0
20227.14+£0
20213.90+£10k
20203.08-£3k
20193.06—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.