Back to search

The Food Machinery Company Limited

02802548

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Fenn Corner, St Mary Hoo, Rochester, ME3 8RF
Incorporated 23/03/1993

Previously known as

Food Machinery Co. Ltd. · until 14/01/2002
The Food Machinery Leasing Co. Limited · until 30/10/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/03/2026

Due 25/03/2027

On track

Industry

28930
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr Samit Basak

director · Since 01/07/2019

SERVICE MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Lee Mathew Gapper

secretary · Since 21/12/2006

British

Lee Mathew Gapper

director · Since 28/03/2019

British · England · Age 44

Samit Basak

director · Since 01/07/2019

British · England · Age 37

Former

Michael Alan Wilkinson

director · Resigned 08/04/2019

Ross Bradley Thorne

director · Resigned 29/08/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Fmc Group Ltd

75–100% shares

Fenn Corner, St. Mary Hoo, Rochester, ME3 8RF

Reg: 11434840 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 08/04/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Alan Wilkinson

Ceased 08/04/2019

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/11/2021Registered 25/11/2021
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/04/2021Registered 08/04/2021Satisfied 14/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/02/2021Registered 10/02/2021Satisfied 14/07/2021
Charge
outstanding

MICHAEL ALAN WILKINSON

Created 08/04/2019Registered 11/04/2019
Charge
satisfied

ALDERMORE BANK PLC

Created 22/08/2018Registered 29/08/2018Satisfied 04/01/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/07/1996Registered 31/07/1996Satisfied 04/01/2021

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-10

Active

typeltd
2026-05-10

Private Limited Company

address line1Fenn Corner
2026-05-10

FENN CORNER

post townRochester
2026-05-10

ROCHESTER

CompanyRankvs 61+ SIC 28930 peers
69

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.5× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£672k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£360k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£586k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£133k

Debtors

£1.1M

14avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£719k
Signed by Mr Lee Gapper 30th September 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.50+£14k
20231.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

18/03/20264 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/12/20252 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

30/09/202510 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/03/20254 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

04/06/202410 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

22/03/20244 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/09/202310 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

01/09/20231 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

27/03/20234 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

21/09/20222 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

09/09/202213 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/03/20223 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

04/01/20221 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

25/11/20218 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

14/09/20212 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

14/09/20212 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

14/07/20211 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

14/07/20211 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

08/07/202113 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

08/04/20215 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/03/20213 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

10/02/20214 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

04/01/20212 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

22/12/20202 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

22/12/20202 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

16/12/20201 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

16/12/20201 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

09/07/202012 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

05/06/20202 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

13/03/20204 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

11/07/20192 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

11/07/20192 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

13/06/201912 pages · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

24/04/20192 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

24/04/20191 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

24/04/20191 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

11/04/201946 pages · PDF
MR05

mortgage charge part release with charge number

11/04/20191 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

02/04/20192 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

11/03/20194 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

08/03/20192 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

12/09/201812 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

29/08/201822 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

16/03/20182 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

15/03/20181 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

12/03/20183 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

21/07/20179 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

13/03/20175 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

19/10/20168 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

18/03/20164 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

03/07/20158 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

13/03/20154 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

02/04/20144 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

02/04/20141 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

02/04/20148 pages · PDF
RP04

second filing of form with form type made up date

26/03/201416 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number

01/02/201435 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number

28/01/201441 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

25/06/20138 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

13/03/20135 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

29/10/20126 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

14/03/20124 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

22/09/20116 pages · PDF
MG02

legacy

02/06/20115 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

22/03/20114 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

23/07/20108 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

23/04/20104 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

27/08/20094 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

24/04/20093 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

09/10/20083 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

25/09/200812 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

22/09/20072 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

14/03/20073 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

12/01/20071 page · PDF
288b

legacy

12/01/20071 page · PDF
288a

legacy

12/01/20072 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

18/10/20063 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

29/03/20063 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

02/11/20053 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

18/03/20057 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

07/10/20043 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

28/04/20047 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

12/11/20033 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

23/06/20032 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

23/06/20032 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

23/06/20031 page · PDF
363s

legacy

24/03/20037 pages · PDF
395

legacy

19/11/20023 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

09/09/20024 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

09/04/20026 pages · PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

14/01/20022 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

27/12/20017 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

23/05/20011 page · PDF
363s

legacy

10/05/20016 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

02/11/20007 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

06/06/20006 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

11/10/19997 pages · PDF
395

legacy

19/05/19993 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

16/05/19996 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

03/11/19987 pages · PDF