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The Lakes Freerange Egg Company Ltd.

03314639

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE LAKES FREERANGE EGG COMPANY LIMITED, PENRITH, CA11 0EE
Incorporated 07/02/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

30/10/2024

group

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/02/2026

Due 21/02/2027

On track

Industry

46330
Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats

Officers

Mrs Helen Brass

secretary · Since 07/02/1997

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Mr David John Brass B Sc Raf

director · Since 07/02/1997

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Helen Brass

director · Since 07/02/1997

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David John Brass

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Meg Bank, Stainton, Penrith, CA11 0EE

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Helen Brass

Ceased 01/02/2023

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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Created 02/09/2002Registered 16/09/2002Satisfied 09/05/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/08/1997Registered 12/08/1997Satisfied 09/05/2017

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46330 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.62× · 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

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 going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/10/2022

Turnover

£57.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£11.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.0M

Current Liabilities

£5.4M

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£10.4M

Cost of Sales

£54.0M

Gross Profit

£3.7M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Operating Profit

£1.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

108avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£305k
Dividends paid-£80k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.4M
NI contributions£364k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£12.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20222.62+£1.3M
20202.27+£911k
20192.58+£1.2M
20182.89

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.