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Kershaws Frozen Foods Limited

01174084

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

POOL HEY LANE, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5LD
Incorporated 17/06/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

medium

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/09/2025

Due 05/10/2026

On track

Industry

10850
Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes

Officers

Michael Nickson

director · Since 15/04/2019

British

Paul Sidebotham

director · Since 15/04/2019

British

David Wright

director · Since 15/04/2019

British

Former

Marjorie Archer

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2021

Marjorie Archer

director · Resigned 31/05/2021

Ian Baxendale

director · Resigned 01/04/2025

John Howard Gallimore

director · Resigned 31/01/2005

Alan Howarth

director · Resigned 15/04/2019

Brian Kershaw

director · Resigned 31/12/2011

David Kershaw

director · Resigned 05/04/2010

Kayleigh Margaret Kershaw

director · Resigned 09/10/2023

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 10850 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.6× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

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 31/12/2024

Turnover

£15.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£36k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£860k

Debtors

£2.3M

Cost of Sales

£13.4M

Gross Profit

£2.5M

Admin Expenses

£1.1M

Operating Profit

£4k

Profit After Tax

-£29k

124avg. employees-18

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£70k
Dividends paid£32k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.4M
NI contributions£316k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.4M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 23.0 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.60-£60k
20232.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.