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S & A Soft Fruits Limited

02559934

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

BROOK FARM, HEREFORD, HR1 3ET
Incorporated 19/11/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/10/2025

Due 19/10/2026

On track

Industry

01190
Growing of other non-perennial crops
72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Officers

James Kerr

secretary · Since 01/01/2018

Charles Davies

director · Since 01/05/2025

British

Stanley John Davies

director · Since 07/12/2016

British

Trevor John Gregory

director · Since 16/01/2008

British

James Kerr

director · Since 01/01/2018

British

Daniel Henry Martin

director · Since 16/01/2008

British

Former

Debra Mary Davies

secretary · Resigned 26/11/1999

Trevor John Gregory

secretary · Resigned 01/01/2018

Gilbert Savory

secretary · Resigned 07/11/2007

Robert Frank Brocklehurst

director · Resigned 12/11/1997

Stanley John Davies

director · Resigned 14/07/2009

Frank Michael Green

director · Resigned 01/05/2025

John Peter Judge

director · Resigned 04/07/2025

Craig Lewis

director · Resigned 29/05/2008

Jan Willem Naerebout

director · Resigned 11/09/2018

Robert Teeuw

director · Resigned 12/11/1997

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 01190 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 10.77× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£15.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£12.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£4.2M

Debtors

£11.0M

Cost of Sales

£29.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Profit After Tax

£4.0M

439avg. employees+10

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£81k
Assets less current liabilities£16.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202410.77+£4.0M
20235.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.