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Freshstores Limited

02877693

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

Healthy

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

Details

3RD FLOOR, YEOVIL, BA20 1SQ
Incorporated 03/12/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/11/2025

Due 12/12/2026

On track

Industry

47240
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Jeremy Paul Symonds

director · Since 03/05/1996

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 18 other boards

Mrs Julia Marie Symonds

director · Since 21/03/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Gary Colin Pearce

director · Since 01/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Symonds Group Ltd

75–100% shares

Maltravers House, 3rd Floor, Yeovil, BA20 1SP

Reg: 12210418 · Companies House Cardiff · Limited Company

Notified 19/09/2019

Former PSCs

Symonds Estates Limited

Ceased 19/09/2019

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 01/12/2015Registered 10/12/2015
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 02/06/2011Registered 03/06/2011Satisfied 05/01/2016
charge
outstanding

DRAKE BIDEFORD LIMITED

Created 22/08/2008Registered 06/09/2008
charge
outstanding

FREEPORT (NOMINEE 1) LIMITED AND FREEPORT (NOMINEE 2) LIMITED

Created 22/08/2008Registered 06/09/2008
charge
outstanding

HFO STREET NO.1 LIMITED AND HFO STREET NO.2 LIMITED

Created 22/08/2008Registered 06/09/2008
charge
outstanding

FREEPORT (NOMINEE 1) LIMITED AND FREEPORT (NOMINEE 2) LIMITED

Created 22/08/2008Registered 06/09/2008
charge
outstanding

FREEPORT (NOMINEE 1) LIMITED AND FREEPORT (NOMINEE 2) LIMITED

Created 22/08/2008Registered 06/09/2008
charge
outstanding

LASALLE UK VENTURES PROPERTY 11 S.A.R.L

Created 08/07/2008Registered 16/07/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/11/1999Registered 13/12/1999Satisfied 26/05/2011
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/09/1996Registered 10/09/1996Satisfied 27/01/2005

CompanyRankvs 241+ SIC 47240 peers
59

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.25× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

Employees4/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

or the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue . Other information The other information comprises the in

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£194k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£942k

Debtors

£1.0M

Cost of Sales

£8.3M

Admin Expenses

£5.3M

Profit After Tax

£128k

1avg. employees-129

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.25+£128k
20242.26+£715k
20222.29+£457k
20212.03—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.