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Northern Chicken (Cold Stores) Limited

00908015

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

51 MARKET STREET, LANCASTER, LA1 1JG
Incorporated 08/06/1967

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/06/2025

Due 04/07/2026

On track

Industry

47240
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Ann Vipont Diggle

secretary · Since 20/06/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 90

Also on 17 other boards

Mrs Ann Vipont Diggle

director · Since 20/06/1991

FOOD RETAILER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 90

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Mark Foulds Diggle

director · Since 10/12/2000

FORD RETAILER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Foulds Diggle

Significant control

British · England · Age 65

51, Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2000Registered 28/12/2000

CompanyRankvs 115+ SIC 47240 peers
73

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees68th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.51× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£132k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£176

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£41k

Working capital

Current Assets

£58k

Current Liabilities

£17k

Fixed Assets

£90k

Debtors

£53k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£132k
Signed by Mr M F Diggle 31 October 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.51-£2k
20243.56-£11k
20234.04-£12k
20224.36+£42k
20211.18+£33k
20200.23-£14k
20190.19-£23k
20170.32—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.