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S. Thorogood & Sons (Covent Garden) Limited

02318779

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Private Limited Company
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)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

WHITWELL HOUSE HAMMONDS ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM3 4BQ
Incorporated 18/11/1988

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mr Andrew John Thorogood

director · Since 14/03/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Timothy James Thorogood

director · Since 14/03/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Andrew John Thorogood

secretary · Since 06/05/2004

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 17 other boards

Mr William John Thorogood

director · Since 15/09/2021

OPERATIONS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Timothy James Thorogood

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 71

Whitwell House, Hammonds Road, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3 4BQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Andrew John Thorogood

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 68

Whitwell House, Hammonds Road, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3 4BQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 25/02/2020Registered 26/02/2020Satisfied 16/02/2022
charge
outstanding

COVENT GARDEN MARKET AUTHORITY

Created 14/10/2011Registered 15/10/2011
charge
outstanding

COVENT GARDEN MARKET AUTHORITY

Created 26/07/2011Registered 29/07/2011
charge
outstanding

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Created 20/04/2010Registered 23/04/2010
charge
outstanding

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Created 20/04/2010Registered 23/04/2010
charge
outstanding

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Created 30/12/2003Registered 15/01/2004
charge
outstanding

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Created 30/12/2003Registered 10/01/2004
charge
outstanding

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF LONDON

Created 17/02/1998Registered 19/02/1998
charge
outstanding

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Created 27/10/1997Registered 01/11/1997
charge
satisfied

GIROBANK PLC

Created 06/05/1997Registered 09/05/1997Satisfied 18/08/2006

CompanyRankvs 124+ SIC 46310 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.4× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£3.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£3.6M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£2.1M

Profit After Tax

£621k

39avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£136k
Dividends paid£42k

People Costs(2020)

Wages & salaries£2.7M
NI contributions£258k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.40+£474k
20231.32+£383k
20221.28-£770k
20210.79+£469k
20200.98—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.