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John Farrer & Company (Kendal) Limited

01622765

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

9 SHAP ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KENDAL, LA9 6NZ
Incorporated 17/03/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

28/12/2024

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/11/2025

Due 15/11/2026

On track

Industry

46370
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices

Officers

Mr Ian Mcdonald Unsworth

director · Since 30/10/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Pangea Metal Sculptures Ltd

75–100% shares

Little Hall Farm, Cottage Lane, Ormskirk, L39 3NQ

Reg: 09046822 · England And Wales · Ltd

Notified 30/10/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Victoria Gail Powell

Ceased 01/05/2018

Mrs Kathryn Lisa Walsh

Ceased 01/05/2018

Mr Simon Charles Walsh

Ceased 01/05/2018

Aimia Foods Limited

Ceased 30/10/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ALTER DOMUS TRUSTEES (UK) LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 07/06/2024Registered 18/06/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT AND SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 07/06/2024Registered 17/06/2024
Charge
satisfied

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., LONDON BRANCH

Created 29/06/2018Registered 09/07/2018Satisfied 10/03/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/09/1986Registered 16/09/1986Satisfied 25/06/1988

CompanyRankvs 929+ SIC 46370 peers
42

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.66× · 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Net Worth

-£218k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£73k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£376k

Working capital

Current Assets

£743k

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£175k

Debtors

£316k

16avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£9k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£120k
Assets less current liabilities-£201k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20230.66-£3k
20220.69-£52k
20210.71-£114k
20200.80-£260k
20191.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.