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Bowland Foods Limited

02997524

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

C/O MOORE & SMALLEY, WINCKLEY SQUARE, PR1 3HP
Incorporated 02/12/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/12/2025

Due 16/12/2026

On track

Industry

46320
Wholesale of meat and meat products

Officers

Mr James Henry Wood

director · Since 02/12/1994

MEAT WHOLESALER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Mrs Victoria Wood

secretary · Since 15/06/1999

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Victoria Wood

director · Since 15/06/1999

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 8 other boards

Peter William Briggs

director · Since 06/04/2019

MEAT WHOLESALER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Mr Harry James Wood

director · Since 06/04/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 1 other board

Ms Hannah Wood

director · Since 24/01/2025

HR MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 29

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Bowland (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Richard House, Winckley Square, Preston, PR1 3HP

Reg: 06192742 · England & Wales · Limited

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS VIRGIN MONEY) (COMPANY NUMBER SC001111)

Created 28/07/2023Registered 03/08/2023
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 31/03/2004Registered 06/04/2004Satisfied 25/04/2023
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 15/03/2004Registered 17/03/2004Satisfied 25/04/2023

CompanyRankvs 165+ SIC 46320 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.3× · 12/20
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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81
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£4.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£409k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£59k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.4M

Current Liabilities

£3.4M

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£3.1M

Cost of Sales

£38.3M

Admin Expenses

£1.0M

Profit After Tax

£44k

55avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£16k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£5.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.30+£27k
20241.51+£132k
20231.73—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.