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Frederic Smart & Son Limited

00879929

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Private Limited Company
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

7 PAPWORTH BUSINESS PARK STIRLING WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 3GY
Incorporated 24/05/1966

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46210
Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds

Officers

Mr Douglas Norman Smart

secretary · Since 01/07/1996

GRAIN TRADER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Douglas Norman Smart

director · Since 01/07/1996

GRAIN TRADER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Mr David Blenyth Jenkins

director · Since 01/09/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Douglas Norman Smart

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 58

7 Papworth Business Park, Stirling Way, Cambridge, CB23 3GY

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

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satisfied

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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

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satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 20/07/1966Registered 08/08/1966Satisfied 13/05/2013

CompanyRankvs 58+ SIC 46210 peers
60

Financial strength61th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.33× · 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 strength15/25 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

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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the Parent 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 going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/05/2025

Net Worth

£15k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£5.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.0M

Current Liabilities

£3.9M

Fixed Assets

£9.6M

Debtors

£4.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

33avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£36k
Dividends paid£98k

People Costs(2022)

Wages & salaries£1.2M
NI contributions£140k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£14.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.33+£0
20242.37+£0
20231.86-£10.7M
20222.17+£1.5M
20212.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.