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Butterworth & Son Limited

01268555

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE OLD POST COTTAGE TOP GREEN, NEWMARKET, CB8 8PW
Incorporated 14/07/1976

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46360
Wholesale of sugar and chocolate and sugar confectionery
46370
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices

Officers

Mr. Robert Adam Butterworth

director · Since 01/05/2004

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Catriona Egan

secretary · Since 01/04/2019

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Charles Butterworth

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

5, Finsbury Place, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1NU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/08/2019Registered 05/09/2019
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/01/2010Registered 30/01/2010
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/05/2009Registered 04/06/2009
charge
outstanding

TERRY ODAM & CAROL ANN ODAM

Created 28/05/2004Registered 17/06/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/10/1990Registered 31/10/1990Satisfied 07/10/1994
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/04/1990Registered 09/05/1990

CompanyRankvs 52+ SIC 46360 peers
69

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.32× · 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 strength23/25 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£299k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£69k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£109k

Working capital

Current Assets

£448k

Current Liabilities

£339k

Fixed Assets

£287k

Debtors

£116k

9avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2018)

Corp tax£10k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£87k
Assets less current liabilities£396k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.32-£2k
20241.36+£60k
20231.29-£34k
20221.60+£51k
20211.83+£14k
20201.58-£56k
20191.68+£5k
20181.76—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.