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Kefco Sales Limited

01043591

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

FIRST FLOOR, KEFCO HOUSE ROCHFORD BUSINESS PARK, ROCHFORD, SS4 1GP
Incorporated 23/02/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

29/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

27/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/04/2026

Due 15/04/2027

On track

Industry

56102
Unlicensed restaurants and cafes

Officers

Mr Andrew John Russell Hitch

secretary · Since 12/11/2003

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Andrew John Russell Hitch

director · Since 05/05/2006

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Phillip Thomas Johnston

director · Since 08/05/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Claire Josephine Owen

director · Since 08/05/2007

HUMAN RESOURCES

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

J&J Restaurants Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Kefco House, Rochford Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, SS4 1GP

Reg: 04736600 · England & Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Claire Josephine Owen

Ceased 01/02/2023

Mr Philip Thomas Johnston

Ceased 01/02/2023

Mr William Huw James

Ceased 26/02/2021

Charges3 outstanding

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outstanding

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outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 14/09/2021Registered 17/09/2021
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outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 05/08/2013Registered 06/08/2013
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 23/08/2010Registered 24/08/2010Satisfied 04/05/2012
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 23/12/2009Registered 05/01/2010Satisfied 11/08/2016
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 06/10/2009Registered 23/10/2009Satisfied 11/08/2016
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/08/2003Registered 22/08/2003Satisfied 11/08/2016
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/08/2003Registered 21/08/2003Satisfied 11/08/2016
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 11/11/1997Registered 20/11/1997Satisfied 11/08/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1992Registered 14/02/1992Satisfied 21/11/1997
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1992Registered 14/02/1992Satisfied 21/11/1997
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1992Registered 14/02/1992Satisfied 21/11/1997
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1992Registered 14/02/1992Satisfied 21/11/1997
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1992Registered 14/02/1992Satisfied 29/11/1997
charge
satisfied

IAN BENINGTON TROTT · PENSIONEER TRUSTEES LONDON (LIMITED) · PHILIP SPEDAN HUGHES

Created 13/07/1987Registered 15/07/1987Satisfied 13/02/1992
charge
satisfied

IAN BENINGTON TROTT · PENSIONEER TRUSTEES LONDON (LIMITED) · PHILIP SPEDAN HUGHES

Created 13/07/1987Registered 15/07/1987Satisfied 18/11/1997
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/03/1978Registered 22/03/1978Satisfied 07/10/1994
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/03/1978Registered 22/03/1978Satisfied 07/10/1994
charge
satisfied

CHANNEL ISLAND CRISP CO LTD

Created 20/07/1976Registered 23/07/1976Satisfied 13/02/1992
charge
satisfied

UNITED DAIRIES LTD

Created 31/10/1972Registered 10/11/1972Satisfied 13/02/1992
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 12/05/1972Registered 18/05/1972Satisfied 07/10/1994

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 56102 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.47× · 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 strength25/25 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

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 29/12/2024

Net Worth

£23.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£18.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£23.3M

Current Liabilities

£5.2M

Fixed Assets

£5.6M

Debtors

£21.3M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

818avg. employees-106

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£35k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.1M
Assets less current liabilities£23.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.47+£1.8M
20233.78+£961k
20223.32+£196k
20213.91+£4.1M
20203.38+£1.7M
20192.43

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.