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Dorset Brewing Company Limited

02980202

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

UNIT 7 HYBRIS BUSINESS PARK, CROSSWAYS, DT2 8BF
Incorporated 18/10/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/10/2025

Due 31/10/2026

On track

Industry

11050
Manufacture of beer
47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Giles Nicholas Smeath

secretary · Since 18/10/1994

BREWER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Giles Nicholas Smeath

director · Since 18/10/1994

RETIRED SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Michael Edward Charles Thornton

director · Since 14/06/2004

FILM PRODUCER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Susan Valerie Thornton

director · Since 01/11/2010

PROPERTY LANDLORD

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Giles Nicholas Smeath

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 79

Unit 7, Hybris Business Park, Crossways, DT2 8BF

Notified 18/10/2016

Mrs Susan Valerie Thornton

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 77

Unit 7, Hybris Business Park, Crossways, DT2 8BF

Notified 18/10/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 271+ SIC 11050 peers
71

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.78× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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.

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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£253k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£77k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£48k

Working capital

Current Assets

£168k

Current Liabilities

£216k

Fixed Assets

£301k

Debtors

£56k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1k
Signed by 02980202 2023-11-01 2024-10-31 02980202 2024-10-31 02980202 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2024-10-31 02980202 core:CuPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.78+£28k
20230.64-£32k
20220.82+£16k
20211.92+£75k
20200.99+£27k
20190.68+£66k
20181.54—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.