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The Darlington Tea Company Limited

03012114

liquidation
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
N/A

Details

C/O CURRIE YOUNG LIMITED RIVERSIDE 2 NO 3, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 4RJ
Incorporated 20/01/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/01/2026

Due 10/02/2027

On track

Industry

56290
Other food service activities

Officers

Mr Richard Andrew Darlington

director · Since 10/08/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Marie-Alice Alphonsine Leclezio

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

Australian,British · United Kingdom · Age 66

2 Calico House, Plantation Wharf, SW11 3TN

Notified 02/04/2025

Mr Richard Andrew Darlington

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

2 Calico House, Plantation Wharf, London, SW11 3TN

Notified 02/04/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Andrew Darlington

Ceased 02/04/2025

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/05/2016Registered 12/05/2016Satisfied 24/08/2022
Charge
satisfied

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Insolvency History1 case

members voluntary liquidation27/01/2026

Steven John Currie (practitioner) · Sophie Murcott (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 56290 peers
40

Financial strengthNo net worth data · 0/25
EmployeesNo employee data · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.48× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees0/15 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£861k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£12k

Debtors

£789k

0avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£55k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.48+£74k
20242.03+£130k
20232.08+£261k
20222.22+£160k
20212.38-£6k
20201.99+£113k
20192.20—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.