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Brothers Drinks Co. Limited

02711055

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

SHOWERINGS CIDER MILL, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5ND
Incorporated 30/04/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/04/2026

Due 14/05/2027

On track

Industry

11010
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
11030
Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines
11070
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters
56101
Licensed restaurants

Officers

Iain David Glen

secretary · Since 25/10/1996

British

Christopher John Courage

director · Since 10/10/2012

British

Iain David Glen

director · Since 03/02/1998

British

Daniel James Showering

director · Since 10/04/2019

British

Francis Keith Showering

director · Since 10/04/2019

British

Jonathan Showering

director · Since 20/05/1992

British

Matthew Herbert Showering

director · Since 20/05/1992

British

Former

Matthew Herbert Showering

secretary · Resigned 25/10/1996

Elk Company Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 20/05/1992

Christopher John Courage

director · Resigned 30/07/2005

Jeremy Henley

director · Resigned 18/02/1998

Francis Keith Showering

director · Resigned 03/03/2015

Alec John Standard

director · Resigned 09/12/2011

Kenneth Tibbals

director · Resigned 19/04/2006

Elk (Nominees) Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 20/05/1992

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 11010 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.21× · 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

£44.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£21.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£390k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£24.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£45.0M

Current Liabilities

£20.4M

Fixed Assets

£23.9M

Debtors

£12.7M

Cost of Sales

£75.6M

Admin Expenses

£10.0M

Profit After Tax

-£75k

385avg. employees+58

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£322k
Dividends paid£4.2M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£15.1M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.5M
Assets less current liabilities£48.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.21-£4.3M
20232.96

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.