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H Foster 1875 Limited

01065423

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

STUART COTTAGE BLACKBIRDS BOTTOM, READING, RG8 7SX
Incorporated 11/08/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/06/2026

Due 03/07/2027

On track

Industry

46750
Wholesale of chemical products
46760
Wholesale of other intermediate products
70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr Simon Stuart Eggar

director · Since 19/06/1991

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Thomas Stuart Eggar

director · Since 01/12/2020

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Eggar & Company (1972) Limited

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

78-80, High Street, Reading, RG7 5AR

Reg: 06456891 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 07/01/2020Registered 13/01/2020
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 05/09/2018Registered 06/09/2018
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/01/2016Registered 12/01/2016
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/01/2016Registered 11/01/2016Satisfied 24/03/2026

CompanyRankvs 223+ SIC 46750 peers
72

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.56× · 16/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£730k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£25k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£572k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£158k

Debtors

£986k

9avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£2k
Directors owe company£146k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£41k
Assets less current liabilities£730k
Signed by Mr Simon Eggar 31/08/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.56-£118k
2024-£22k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.