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Empire Bespoke Foods Limited

03417562

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
55 / 100

Notable Risks

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

Details

45 ROWDELL ROAD, NORTHOLT, UB5 6AG
Incorporated 11/08/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/02/2026

Due 13/03/2027

On track

Industry

46360
Wholesale of sugar and chocolate and sugar confectionery
46380
Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
64921
64921

Officers

Mr Chandresh Patel

director · Since 08/09/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Jitendrakumar Maganbhai Patel

director · Since 23/08/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 33 other boards

Mrs Rohini Jitendra Patel

director · Since 24/06/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mr Priam Jitendra Patel

director · Since 14/09/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ebf Holdco Ltd

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

45, Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG

Reg: 16772822 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 28/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Jitendra Maganbhai Patel

Ceased 01/01/2017

Mr Jitendrakumar Maganbhai Patel

Ceased 28/11/2025

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46360 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.74× · 20/20
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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the 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 going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£37.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£31.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£39.6M

Current Liabilities

£8.4M

Fixed Assets

£11.2M

Debtors

£6.7M

Profit After Tax

£4.4M

52avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£88k
Dividends paid£2.0M

People Costs(2019)

Wages & salaries£2.0M
NI contributions£215k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£24k
Bank loans & overdrafts£300k
Assets less current liabilities£42.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.74+£1.4M
20234.93+£10.4M
20221.86+£3.1M
20211.60+£3.5M
20192.26

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.