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Pendle Frozen Foods Limited

01096475

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

40 Churchill Way, Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, Nelson, BB9 6RT
Incorporated 16/02/1973

Previously known as

Burger Chef Limited · until 31/12/1996
Penbiddle Limited · until 21/06/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/12/2025

Due 25/12/2026

On track

Industry

52103
52103
56103
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands

Officers

Mr Matthew Platt

director · Since 22/11/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Charlotte Louise Basford

director · Since 04/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Mr Jonathon Platt

director · Since 04/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 38

Matthew Platt

director · Since 22/11/1996

British · England · Age 58

Jonathon Platt

director · Since 04/09/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 38

Charlotte Louise Basford

director · Since 04/09/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 40

Former

Neil Harold Slinger

director · Resigned 22/11/1996

Neil Harold Slinger

secretary · Resigned 22/11/1996

Barbara Platt

secretary · Resigned 03/02/2015

Andrew Platt

director · Resigned 04/04/2025

Charlotte Louise Basford

secretary · Resigned 04/09/2025

Anthony Platt

director · Resigned 01/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Matthew Platt

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 58

40, Churchill Way, Nelson, BB9 6RT

Notified 01/12/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony Platt

Ceased 01/12/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/04/2016Registered 07/04/2016
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/07/2008Registered 04/07/2008

Change History

officer appointed → BASFORD, Charlotte Louise
2026-08-20
officer appointed → PLATT, Jonathon
2026-08-20
officer appointed → PLATT, Matthew
2026-08-20
status → active
2026-08-20

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-20

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 40 Churchill Way
2026-08-20

40 CHURCHILL WAY

post town → Nelson
2026-08-20

NELSON

CompanyRankvs 355+ SIC 52103 peers
70

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.14× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£97k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£157k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£496k

29avg. employees

Director Loans

Directors owe company£42k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with BTCSoftware AP Solution 2025 12.1.01

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.14+£97k
20241.10+£138k
20231.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.