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L.D.A. Meats Limited

02801903

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ST ETHELBERT HOUSE, HEREFORD, HR4 0LA
Incorporated 19/03/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

05/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/03/2026

Due 02/04/2027

On track

Industry

46320
Wholesale of meat and meat products
47220
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores

Officers

Mark Richard Newell

secretary · Since 15/07/2002

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Mr Gareth Jon Hill

director · Since 15/07/2002

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Mark Richard Newell

director · Since 15/07/2002

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Richard Newell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

St Ethelbert House, Ryelands Street, Hereford, HR4 0LA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Gareth Jon Hill

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

St Ethelbert House, Ryelands Street, Hereford, HR4 0LA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

BCRS CIEF LIMITED

Created 04/04/2019Registered 08/04/2019Satisfied 02/10/2024
charge
satisfied

MICHAEL SPENCER

Created 29/03/2004Registered 08/04/2004Satisfied 08/07/2010
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/04/1996Registered 02/05/1996
charge
satisfied

DEREK HUGH GODFREY

Created 01/08/1995Registered 12/08/1995Satisfied 08/07/2010
charge
satisfied

ANN GODFREY

Created 05/11/1993Registered 10/11/1993Satisfied 08/07/2010
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/04/1993Registered 22/04/1993
charge
satisfied

ARNOLD RALPH GOODWIN

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

DAVID HODGESON

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

GRAHAM RONALD BAKER

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

JOHN GERALD SHORT

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

JOHN BISHOP

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

PHILLIP ELLIS BURTON

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

ROGER COUSINS

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

ROBERT JAMES BARRETT

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010
charge
satisfied

WALTER BISHOP

Created 06/04/1993Registered 20/04/1993Satisfied 23/07/2010

CompanyRankvs 884+ SIC 46320 peers
54

Financial strength66th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.62× · 6/20
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 strength17/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

£63k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£65k

Working capital

Current Assets

£107k

Current Liabilities

£172k

Fixed Assets

£132k

Debtors

£76k

8avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2k
Assets less current liabilities£67k
Signed by 02801903 2024-04-01 2025-03-31 02801903 2025-03-31 02801903 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2025-03-31 02801903 core:RetainedEarPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.62+£764
20240.71+£194
20230.71-£7k
20220.89+£33k
20210.78+£70k
20200.52+£237
20190.41-£9k
20180.45—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.