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Crouch Vale Brewery Limited

01524603

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

23 HALTWHISTLE ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5ZA
Incorporated 27/10/1980

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/02/2026

Due 01/03/2027

On track

Industry

11050
Manufacture of beer
46342
46342
47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Colin John Bocking

director · Since 31/01/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Fiona Michelle Bocking

secretary · Since 23/03/1993

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Fiona Michelle Bocking

director · Since 01/06/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Colin John Bocking

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 71

23 Haltwhistle Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/12/1998Registered 09/12/1998
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 24/11/1995Registered 29/11/1995
charge
satisfied

J.I FULCHER · W.H. FULCHER

Created 15/10/1986Registered 28/10/1986Satisfied 18/03/1999
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 15/10/1986Registered 18/10/1986
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 15/10/1986Registered 18/10/1986
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 18/04/1982Registered 04/05/1982

CompanyRankvs 12+ SIC 11050 peers
78

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.74× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£158k

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£134k

13avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20248.74

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.