Direct Food Ingredients Limited
03005254
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 6 outstanding charges (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
group
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 14/01/2026
Due 28/01/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 03/01/1995
M D
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 01/07/2014
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51
Also on 1 other board
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
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 peers70
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
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
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Net Worth
£4.5M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£549k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£4.4M
Working capital
Current Assets
£7.2M
Current Liabilities
£2.8M
Fixed Assets
£95k
Debtors
£2.3M
Cost of Sales
£17.2M
Admin Expenses
£2.2M
Profit After Tax
£97k
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.58 | -£608k |
| 2023 | 3.71 | +£5.1M |
| 2022 | 3.14 | -£5k |
| 2021 | 2.79 | -£5.1M |
| 2020 | 3.01 | +£524k |
| 2019 | 2.14 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.