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Woods Foodservice Limited

01620340

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

5 RIVERSIDE WAY, UXBRIDGE, UB8 2YF
Incorporated 05/03/1982

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Mr Darren Labbett

director · Since 08/09/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Lana Marie Bhikha

director · Since 05/05/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 34

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Joseph Sheridan

director · Since 01/10/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

IRISH · IRELAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Darren Labbett

50–75% shares
ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

5 Riverside Way, Uxbridge, UB8 2YF

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Jade Jones

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 32

2a, Bench Manor Crescent, Chalfont St. Peter, SL9 9HL

Notified 25/03/2026

Ms Lana Marie Bhikha

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 34

5 Riverside Way, Uxbridge, UB8 2YF

Notified 25/03/2026

Former PSCs

Mrs Kay Patricia Labbett

Ceased 25/01/2021

Mr Richard Labbett

Ceased 01/05/2017

Charges5 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 635+ SIC 46390 peers
54

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 6/20
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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635Woods Foodservice Limited
70
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.

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

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

The directors are confident that the company has the financial strength to allow it to continue to trade and that there is no material uncertainty in respect of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Woods Foodservice Limited Strategic report (continued) For the year ended 30 April 2025 2 Key performance indicators In the year to 30 April 2025: Operating profit came in at £971k, dow

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£668k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£244k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£433k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£931k

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.2M

Current Liabilities

£8.1M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£5.0M

Cost of Sales

£25.3M

Admin Expenses

£9.6M

Profit After Tax

£270k

119avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£134k
Dividends paid£240k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£87k
Bank loans & overdrafts£211k
Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.89-£560k
20240.90+£135k
20230.91+£233k
20220.99—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.