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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
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

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

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

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

Rebecca Jennifer Hordern

director · Since 01/10/2022

British

Catherine Anne Hough

director · Since 01/07/2014

British

Stephen David Loake

director · Since 03/01/1995

British

Andrew Watt

director · Since 05/06/2018

British

Former

Lynn Loake

secretary · Resigned 05/01/2005

Moira Elisabeth Loake

secretary · Resigned 14/04/2022

Britannia Company Formations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 03/01/1995

James Bradley

director · Resigned 12/03/2025

Brigg David Simpson

director · Resigned 24/12/2018

Deansgate Company Formations Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 03/01/1995

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 46170 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.58× · 20/20
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 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

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

30avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£66k
Dividends paid-£1.2M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£95k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.58-£608k
20233.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.