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Direct Food Ingredients Limited

03005254

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)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

FIRST FLOOR, THE ROPEWALKS, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 6QJ
Incorporated 23/12/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/01/2026

Due 28/01/2027

On track

Industry

46170
Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Stephen David Loake

director · Since 03/01/1995

M D

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Catherine Anne Hough

director · Since 01/07/2014

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Watt

director · Since 05/06/2018

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Miss Rebecca Jennifer Hordern

director · Since 01/10/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 34

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stephen David Loake

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 58

The Bull & Gate, 70 Waters Green, Macclesfield, SK11 6JZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46170 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.25× · 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.

Employees15/15 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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 concer

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£4.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£423k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£271k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£98k

Debtors

£2.5M

Cost of Sales

£15.0M

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

£201k

28avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£121k
Dividends paid-£705k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.25-£435k
20242.58-£608k
20233.71—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.