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Artisan Biscuits Limited

01138283

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

TOLLDOWN FARM TOLLDOWN, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 8HZ
Incorporated 05/10/1973

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10720
Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes

Officers

Mr Paul Julian Darvill

director · Since 12/10/2006

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Mr John Irving Siddall

director · Since 12/10/2006

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Ben Robinson

director · Since 29/04/2025

OPERATIONS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Henry Wookey

director · Since 29/04/2025

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Julian Darvill

Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Tolldown Farm, Tolldown, Chippenham, SN14 8HZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Irving Siddall

Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Tolldown Farm, Tolldown, Chippenham, SN14 8HZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Ann-Marie Siddall

Ceased 09/09/2017

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

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outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/02/2017Registered 28/02/2017
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/02/2015Registered 18/02/2015
Charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED · HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 27/11/2013Registered 03/12/2013Satisfied 19/05/2021
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 25/10/2006Registered 27/10/2006
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 12/10/2006Registered 21/10/2006Satisfied 19/05/2021
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 12/10/2006Registered 18/10/2006
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 12/10/2006Registered 18/10/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1992Registered 06/05/1992Satisfied 22/03/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1992Registered 06/05/1992Satisfied 22/03/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1992Registered 06/05/1992Satisfied 22/03/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/1987Registered 24/06/1987Satisfied 06/05/1992
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/1987Registered 24/06/1987Satisfied 06/05/1992
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 22/08/1983Registered 09/09/1983Satisfied 28/07/1992
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR SMALL INDUSTRIES IN RURAL AREAS.

Created 29/09/1980Registered 30/09/1980Satisfied 28/07/1992
charge
satisfied

COUNCIL FOR SMALL INDUSTRIES IN RURAL AREAS

Created 09/09/1976Registered 27/09/1976Satisfied 06/05/1992

CompanyRankvs 27+ SIC 10720 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.7× · 16/20
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.

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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£15.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£93k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£667k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£3.3M

Fixed Assets

£3.3M

Debtors

£3.5M

Cost of Sales

£11.5M

Gross Profit

£3.7M

Admin Expenses

£2.5M

Operating Profit

£761k

Profit After Tax

£477k

156avg. employees+31

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£168k
Dividends paid£108k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£5k
Bank loans & overdrafts£707k
Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.70+£369k
20241.64+£42k
20231.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.