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African Palms Limited

01809993

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

A M S SOUTH STREET HOUSE, ISLEWORTH, TW7 7AA
Incorporated 18/04/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/09/2025

Due 30/09/2026

On track

Industry

47990
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets

Officers

John Paul Talbot

director · Since 11/06/1998

PURCHASING MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 3 other boards

John Paul Talbot

secretary · Since 30/09/2008

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 3 other boards

Sarah Hitchcock

director · Since 01/01/2014

OFFICE MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Shirley May Talbot

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

British · England · Age 89

46, Brandon Street, London, SE17 1NL

Notified 31/12/2016

Former PSCs

Reverand Alan John Talbot

Ceased 30/08/2018

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

AFRICAN PALMS ASSOCIATION

Created 01/02/2001Registered 07/02/2001

CompanyRankvs 13585+ SIC 47990 peers
41

Financial strength9th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 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 strength2/25 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£18k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£15k

Working capital

Current Assets

£123k

Current Liabilities

£137k

Fixed Assets

£428

Debtors

£3k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£4k
Assets less current liabilities-£14k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.89-£19k
20231.09-£10k
20221.23
20211.22
20201.27
20191.17
20181.13
20171.33

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.