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Drinkwater'S Mushrooms Limited

01540571

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

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

DALTON HOUSE, LANCASTER, LA1 1WD
Incorporated 22/01/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

medium

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/10/2025

Due 15/10/2026

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Mr Kenneth Stephen Drinkwater

director · Since 21/08/2002

GROWER/MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Philip Edward Drinkwater

director · Since 21/08/2002

GROWER/MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mrs Jane Alicia Drinkwater

director · Since 01/02/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Ruby Star Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Dalton House, 9 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1WD

Reg: 16103966 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 09/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Phyllis Drinkwater

Ceased 21/09/2021

Mr Kenneth Drinkwater

Ceased 21/09/2021

Mr Kenneth Stephen Drinkwater

Ceased 09/09/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 14/06/2019Registered 17/06/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/07/2012Registered 18/07/2012Satisfied 14/10/2025
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2012Registered 02/03/2012Satisfied 14/10/2025
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/10/2011Registered 25/10/2011Satisfied 14/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/03/2007Registered 23/03/2007Satisfied 14/10/2025

CompanyRankvs 16+ SIC 01130 peers
68

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.51× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -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 31/05/2025

Turnover

£13.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£566k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£1.2M

Cost of Sales

£11.6M

Gross Profit

£2.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.1M

Operating Profit

£497k

Profit After Tax

£410k

191avg. employees-14

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£171k
Dividends paid£150k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.9M
NI contributions£599k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.51+£260k
20242.25+£607k
20232.04-£46k
20222.04+£188k
20211.89-£136k
20202.15-£463k
20192.02+£568k
20171.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.