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Ralph Holmes & Sons (Fish Merchants) Limited

01243610

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

12 MIDDLE STREET, BERWICK UPON TWEED, TD15 1RZ
Incorporated 09/02/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/11/2025

Due 25/11/2026

On track

Industry

47230
Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr. Ralph Seddon Holmes

director · Since 15/11/1991

DIRECTOR & FISH MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Mr Charles Ralph Seddon Holmes

secretary · Since 31/08/2022

Mrs Caroline Pryer

director · Since 08/11/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. Ralph Seddon Holmes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

12 Middle Street, Spittal, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1RZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Edward Henry Grove Chester

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Station House, Upper Burnmouth, Eyemouth, TD14 5SL

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Maureen Anderson Holmes

Ceased 16/05/2021

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/06/1992Registered 17/06/1992
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/02/1992Registered 21/02/1992Satisfied 08/06/2021
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/05/1989Registered 25/05/1989Satisfied 24/10/1992

CompanyRankvs 132+ SIC 47230 peers
63

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees38th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 43.27× · 20/20
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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£30k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£36k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£53k

Working capital

Current Assets

£54k

Current Liabilities

£1k

Fixed Assets

£100k

Debtors

£18k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£153k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202543.27+£0
202430.10+£0
202321.90+£0
20225.69+£0
20215.32+£0
20209.51+£0
201919.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.