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Castell Howell Foods Limited

02269053

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

CROSS HANDS FOOD PARK, LLANELLI, SA14 6SX
Incorporated 20/06/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

group

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/12/2025

Due 11/01/2027

On track

Industry

46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Mr David Brian Jones

director · Since 27/12/1991

FOOD WHOLESALER

BRITISH · WALES · Age 79

Mr James Nigel Owen Williams

director · Since 03/06/1998

FINANCE DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Christopher Ronald Dennis

director · Since 03/06/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 58

Mr Matthew Trevor Lewis

director · Since 23/08/2004

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr Simon Martin Jones

director · Since 22/03/2007

TRANSPORT DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 47

Mr James Nigel Owen Williams

secretary · Since 17/02/2016

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Richard John Davies

director · Since 01/11/2021

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Haydn Christopher Pugh

director · Since 07/05/2024

SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 37

Persons with Significant Control

Cwmgwili Enterprise Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Cross Hands Food Park, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SX

Reg: 14895427 · Companies House · Private Limited Company By Shares

Notified 02/04/2026

Former PSCs

Mr David Brian Jones

Ceased 02/04/2026

Mr Simon Martin Jones

Ceased 02/04/2026

Charges10 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/10/2014Registered 10/10/2014
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/2007Registered 18/10/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/08/2007Registered 16/08/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/05/2007Registered 17/05/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/02/2007Registered 28/02/2007Satisfied 27/11/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/12/2006Registered 29/12/2006Satisfied 27/11/2020
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 21/11/2006Registered 23/11/2006Satisfied 27/11/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES

Created 28/09/2006Registered 30/09/2006Satisfied 27/11/2020
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 24/07/1998Registered 25/07/1998Satisfied 27/11/2020
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/10/1996Registered 29/10/1996
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/03/1995Registered 23/03/1995
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/02/1993Registered 17/02/1993
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/12/1992Registered 22/12/1992
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/12/1988Registered 08/12/1988

CompanyRankvs 177+ SIC 46390 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.9× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£51.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£26.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£56.4M

Current Liabilities

£29.8M

Fixed Assets

£27.5M

Debtors

£36.0M

Profit After Tax

£9.8M

699avg. employees-48

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.8M
Dividends paid£2.2M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.8M
Assets less current liabilities£54.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.90+£19.2M
20221.83+£9.1M
20211.82+£6.7M
20191.35—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.