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Norwood House Chocolate Limited

02325098

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Myrtle House, Ham Street, Baltonsborough, BA6 8PN
Incorporated 05/12/1988

Previously known as

The Porter Chocolate Company Limited · until 29/09/1993
The Porter Wholesale Company Limited · until 22/06/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/05/2026

Due 14/06/2027

On track

Industry

10821
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

Officers

Mr Duncan Charles Garnsworthy

director · Since 31/03/2010

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Duncan Charles Garnsworthy

secretary · Since 31/05/2010

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Alasdair George Garnsworthy

director · Since 18/07/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 2 other boards

Duncan Charles Garnsworthy

director · Since 31/03/2010

British · England

Duncan Charles Garnsworthy

secretary · Since 31/05/2010

Alasdair George Garnsworthy

director · Since 18/07/2010

British · England

Former

Dumouchel Thierry

director · Resigned 15/01/1996

Nicola Jane Porter

director · Resigned 01/11/2000

Nicola Jane Porter

secretary · Resigned 01/11/2000

Simon David Yorke

director · Resigned 01/01/2006

John Edward Bigood

secretary · Resigned 03/10/2006

Alan Louis Porter

director · Resigned 04/04/2007

Amanda Frost

secretary · Resigned 04/04/2007

William Neil Curley

director · Resigned 23/06/2008

Howard Radley Carr

director · Resigned 31/12/2009

Howard Radley Carr

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2010

Persons with Significant Control

Greyleg Investment Limited

75–100% shares

Reg: 07206734 · Registrar Of Companies, Cardiff · Limited Company

Notified 31/05/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 22/04/2020Registered 02/05/2020
Charge
outstanding

DUNCAN GARNSWORTHY · DEIRDRE GARNSWORTHY · DAVID GARNSWORTHY

Created 08/06/2016Registered 23/06/2016

Change History

status → active
2026-08-14

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-14

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Myrtle House
2026-08-14

MYRTLE HOUSE

post town → Baltonsborough
2026-08-14

BALTONSBOROUGH

officer appointed → GARNSWORTHY, Duncan Charles
2026-08-14
officer appointed → GARNSWORTHY, Alasdair George
2026-08-14
officer appointed → GARNSWORTHY, Duncan Charles
2026-08-14

CompanyRankvs 63+ SIC 10821 peers
67

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.36× · 12/20
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 strength22/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£139k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£172k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£128k

Working capital

Current Assets

£486k

Current Liabilities

£358k

Fixed Assets

£584k

Debtors

£106k

11avg. employees

Tax at Year End

VAT£13k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£230k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£52k
Assets less current liabilities£712k
Signed by Mr Alasdair Garnsworthy Mr Duncan Garnsworthy 23rd February 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.36+£0£259k
20251.36-£14k£259k
20241.17+£67k£366k
20231.11—£1.1M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.