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J. Coleman Wholesale Butchers Limited

01460979

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LANGHAM ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HU
Incorporated 13/11/1979

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10110
Processing and preserving of meat
10120
Processing and preserving of poultry meat
10130
Production of meat and poultry meat products

Officers

John Coleman

director · Since 23/06/1991

BUTCHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Mrs Sarah Jane Phillips

director · Since 13/02/2024

COMPANY SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Coleman

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 80

Langham Road, Colchester, CO4 5HU

Notified 30/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 21/01/1999Registered 09/02/1999
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/06/1991Registered 05/07/1991Satisfied 09/06/1999

CompanyRankvs 280+ SIC 10110 peers
40

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.86× · 6/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

-£101k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£176k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£124k

Working capital

Current Assets

£776k

Current Liabilities

£900k

Fixed Assets

£42k

Debtors

£176k

33avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£212

People Costs(2023)

NI contributions£49k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities-£82k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.86+£11k
20240.87+£18k
20230.88+£7k
20220.86-£26k
20210.84-£122k
20200.81+£0
20190.80+£0
20180.78

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.