French Brothers Limited

02392704

active

Private Limited Company

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)
30 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE RUNNYMEDE BOATHOUSE, OLD WINDSOR, SL4 2JL

Incorporated 06/06/1989

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

50300

Inland passenger water transport

Officers

Christopher Michael French

director · Since 19/12/1991

PASSENGER BOAT OPERATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Geoffrey Peter French

director · Since 19/12/1991

PASSENGER BOAT OPERATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Christopher Michael French

secretary · Since 02/08/2004

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

French Brothers (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares

75–100% votes

The Runnymeade Boathouse, Windsor Road, Windsor, SL4 2JL

Reg: 07696925 · England · Ltd

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges30 outstanding

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/10/2011Registered 12/10/2011

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 27/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

CompanyRankvs 28+ SIC 50300 peers
70

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25

Employees41th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.67× · 20/20

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.

Employees6/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.7M

Current Liabilities

£425k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£33k

1avg. employees-127

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£215k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1

Assets less current liabilities£4.3M

Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	8.67	+£97k
2024	8.01	+£387k
2023	7.03	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.