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Farmhouse Biscuits Limited

01145352

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

BROOK STREET MILL, NELSON, BB9 9PX
Incorporated 14/11/1973

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

Ms Gillian Mcivor

director · Since 06/04/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Joanne Whalley

director · Since 01/04/2022

HR DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mrs Deborah Hammonds

director · Since 01/10/2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Simon Webster

director · Since 31/07/2025

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Dorothy May Mcivor

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 84

Brook Street Mill, Brook Street, Nelson, BB9 9PX

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Gillian Mcivor

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

Brook Street Mill, Brook Street, Nelson, BB9 9PX

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Ronald Philip Mcivor

Ceased 09/10/2021

Charges10 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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Created 17/09/1999Registered 06/10/1999
charge
outstanding

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Created 19/02/1999Registered 10/03/1999
charge
satisfied

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Created 13/12/1996Registered 24/12/1996Satisfied 28/01/2000
charge
outstanding

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Created 02/12/1994Registered 14/12/1994
charge
outstanding

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Created 20/06/1988Registered 27/06/1988
charge
satisfied

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED

Created 26/01/1982Registered 29/01/1982Satisfied 26/01/1991
charge
satisfied

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED.

Created 21/03/1980Registered 28/03/1980Satisfied 26/01/1991
charge
satisfied

LILLIAN NELSON · CHARLES ERIC NELSON

Created 19/01/1979Registered 06/02/1979Satisfied 17/11/1999
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/06/1978Registered 29/06/1978
charge
satisfied

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Created 31/01/1978Registered 10/02/1978Satisfied 26/01/1991

CompanyRankvs 45+ SIC 10720 peers
56

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees62th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.34× · 12/20
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.

Employees9/15 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

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 30/12/2024

Net Worth

£4.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£849k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£992k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£4.0M

Debtors

£2.9M

Admin Expenses

£4.1M

Profit After Tax

-£761k

2avg. employees-221

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£270k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.7M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£357k
Assets less current liabilities£5.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.34-£1.0M
20231.80—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.