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Chef Works Europe Limited

02933528

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

7 SPRINGFIELD COMMERCIAL CENTRE, LEEDS, LS28 5LY
Incorporated 27/05/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/04/2026

Due 04/05/2027

On track

Industry

46420
Wholesale of clothing and footwear

Officers

Mr Paul Gross

director · Since 01/07/1994

CORPORATE ATTORNEY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 16 other boards

Victoria Gross

secretary · Since 01/04/2003

BRITISH · Age 58

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Chef Works International Limited

Ceased 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 2758+ SIC 46420 peers
47

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.09× · 12/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements , the director is responsible for assessing the parent company ' s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the director either intends to liquidate the parent company or to cease

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£23.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.6M

Current Liabilities

£11.6M

Fixed Assets

£9.8M

Debtors

£11.6M

Cost of Sales

£8.4M

Admin Expenses

£19.1M

Profit After Tax

-£9.8M

21avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2.2M
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.4M
Assets less current liabilities£10.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.09-£21.7M
20231.25—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.