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The Foodservice Centre Limited

01714460

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

The Foodservice Centre, Cheddar Business Park, Wedmore, Road, Cheddar, BS27 3EB
Incorporated 13/04/1983

Previously known as

Shortquest Merchants Limited · until 02/07/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

29/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

29/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/03/2026

Due 28/03/2027

On track

Industry

56290
Other food service activities

Officers

Anthony Patrick Simpson

director

British · England · Age 79

Jeremy William Simpson

director · Since 18/12/2000

British · England · Age 50

James Patrick Simpson

director · Since 18/12/2000

British · England · Age 52

Paul Michael James

secretary · Since 17/10/2003

British

Paul Michael James

director · Since 01/01/2004

British · England · Age 65

Subir Chakravarti

director · Since 01/01/2008

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

Michael Stephen Absolom

director · Since 01/04/2019

British · England · Age 64

Former

Anthony Patrick Simpson

secretary · Resigned 31/03/1995

Michael Charles Douglas

director · Resigned 30/04/1995

Wendy Ann Simpson

secretary · Resigned 17/10/2003

Anthony Patrick Scutt

director · Resigned 30/04/2013

Stephen Paul Davey

director · Resigned 31/08/2017

Peter David Wright

director · Resigned 31/12/2018

Amanda Evelyn Mccarthy

director · Resigned 16/06/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony Patrick Simpson

Significant control

British · England · Age 79

The Foodservice Centre, Road, Cheddar, BS27 3EB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

OPTIMUM SME FINANCE LIMITED

Created 28/06/2021Registered 01/07/2021
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 24/08/2011Registered 25/08/2011Satisfied 12/07/2021
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 16/10/2007Registered 19/10/2007
charge
satisfied

SHELL U.K. LIMITED

Created 31/05/2005Registered 02/06/2005Satisfied 29/06/2021
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 10/02/2005Registered 15/02/2005
charge
satisfied

ULTIMATE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/09/2004Registered 22/09/2004Satisfied 28/06/2021
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/09/2004Registered 17/09/2004
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 06/09/2004Registered 08/09/2004
charge
satisfied

WEST REGISTER (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED

Created 03/06/2003Registered 18/06/2003Satisfied 15/12/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/06/1999Registered 07/07/1999Satisfied 04/10/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/12/1995Registered 28/12/1995Satisfied 12/10/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/10/1995Registered 27/10/1995Satisfied 04/10/2007

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-10

Active

typeltd
2026-05-10

Private Limited Company

address line1The Foodservice Centre
2026-05-10

THE FOODSERVICE CENTRE

post townRoad, Cheddar
2026-05-10

ROAD, CHEDDAR

officer appointedJAMES, Paul Michael
2026-05-10
officer appointedABSOLOM, Michael Stephen
2026-05-10
officer appointedCHAKRAVARTI, Subir
2026-05-10
officer appointedJAMES, Paul Michael
2026-05-10
officer appointedSIMPSON, Anthony Patrick
2026-05-10
officer appointedSIMPSON, James Patrick
2026-05-10
officer appointedSIMPSON, Jeremy William
2026-05-10

CompanyRankvs 1906+ SIC 56290 peers
65

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 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 strength24/25 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 29/12/2024

Net Worth

£398k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£81k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£365k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.3M

Current Liabilities

£3.6M

Fixed Assets

£971k

Debtors

£3.2M

Profit After Tax

£56k

76avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£17k
VAT£205k
Dividends paid-£72k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£164k
Assets less current liabilities£606k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20240.90-£7k£4.1M
20230.94+£16k£6.4M
20211.05+£32k£3.6M
20201.13-£227k£8.7M
20190.91-£5k
20180.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

21/03/20263 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

29/09/202517 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

14/03/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

27/09/202429 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

09/05/20243 pages · PDF
AAMD

accounts amended with accounts type small

02/11/202327 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

17/10/202315 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

17/04/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

29/09/202230 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

14/04/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

20/12/202128 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

12/07/20211 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

01/07/202123 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

29/06/20211 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

28/06/20211 page · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company previous extended

23/06/20211 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

21/06/20211 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

14/05/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

19/06/202029 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

01/04/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company previous shortened

21/03/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

17/04/20193 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

17/04/20191 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

08/04/20192 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/03/201916 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

04/04/201815 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

28/03/20183 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

24/10/20172 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

13/10/20171 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

07/04/20175 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

23/03/20175 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

14/03/20166 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

29/02/20166 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/01/201616 pages · PDF
SH02

capital alter shares consolidation

11/12/20155 pages · PDF
SH10

capital variation of rights attached to shares

24/11/20152 pages · PDF
SH08

capital name of class of shares

24/11/20152 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

24/11/20154 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

20/05/20156 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

14/04/20155 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

23/05/20146 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

01/05/20142 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

08/04/20146 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

12/06/20136 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

11/06/20131 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

15/05/20131 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

08/04/20135 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/06/20126 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

14/06/20122 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

03/04/20127 pages · PDF
MG01

legacy

25/08/20119 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

02/06/20116 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/06/20112 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/06/20112 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/06/20112 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/06/20112 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/06/20112 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/06/20112 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

02/06/20111 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

06/01/20117 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

18/05/20107 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

18/05/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

18/05/20102 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current extended

18/05/20101 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

20/10/20093 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

07/09/20097 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

21/05/20095 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

01/07/200817 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

13/06/20087 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

08/02/20082 pages · PDF
395

legacy

19/10/20073 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

04/10/20071 page · PDF
403a

legacy

04/10/20071 page · PDF
363s

legacy

17/05/20078 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

18/04/200718 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

15/12/20061 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

16/10/200618 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

23/05/200610 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

27/07/200517 pages · PDF
395

legacy

02/06/20053 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

02/06/200510 pages · PDF
395

legacy

15/02/20053 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

15/11/20042 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

12/10/20041 page · PDF
395

legacy

22/09/20047 pages · PDF
395

legacy

17/09/20045 pages · PDF
395

legacy

08/09/20047 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

12/05/20048 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

03/04/200416 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

03/04/20047 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/03/2004PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/03/2004PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/03/20041 page · PDF
288a

legacy

24/03/20042 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

24/10/20031 page · PDF
288a

legacy

24/10/20032 pages · PDF
395

legacy

18/06/20035 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

09/06/2003PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

09/06/200329 pages · PDF
122

legacy

09/06/20032 pages · PDF