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Absolute Taste Limited

03308362

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
59 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE SHED, BICESTER, OX26 4SS
Incorporated 28/01/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10850
Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
56210
Event catering activities

Officers

Lynda Jane Redding

director · Since 03/02/1997

CATERER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mr Gary Andrew Kennerley

director · Since 16/11/2009

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Nigel John Harris

director · Since 30/12/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nick Allen

director · Since 31/01/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 1 other board

Mr Jason Michael Tanner

director · Since 01/04/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

The Proper Food And Drink Company Limited

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

The Shed, Charbridge Lane, Bicester, OX26 4SS

Reg: 11448077 · England · Limited

Notified 01/09/2020

Former PSCs

The Proper Food And Drink Company Limited

Ceased 01/09/2020

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CompanyRankvs 320+ SIC 10850 peers
31

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.65× · 6/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2023

Net Worth

-£7.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£591k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£5.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.6M

Current Liabilities

£16.3M

Fixed Assets

£527k

Debtors

£7.3M

Cost of Sales

£25.2M

Admin Expenses

£10.4M

Profit After Tax

-£157k

363avg. employees+64

People Costs

Wages & salaries£13.3M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Bank loans & overdrafts£3.3M
Assets less current liabilities-£5.2M
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20230.65-£157k
20220.62-£1.1M
20210.54-£7.6M
20191.04

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.