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Norwest Foods International Limited

03583944

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

3 HAIG COURT, KNUTSFORD, WA16 8XZ
Incorporated 18/06/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr. Simon Thomas Rowe

director · Since 22/06/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Christopher James Irvine

director · Since 29/03/2021

TRADING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Mr David James Mcgowan

secretary · Since 03/08/2021

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David James Mcgowan

director · Since 24/12/2021

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paulus Wilhelmus Johannes Wijgergangs

director · Since 24/12/2021

TRADER

DUTCH · SPAIN · Age 57

Mr Jack William Rowe

director · Since 09/09/2025

MEAT TRADER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 30

Persons with Significant Control

Norwest Foods International Group Limited

75–100% shares

3, Haig Court, Knutsford, WA16 8XZ

Reg: 09214358 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Claddagh Foods Ltd

Ceased 01/02/2025

Mr Simon Thomas Rowe

Ceased 09/02/2026

Charges1 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 6180+ SIC 82990 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.64× · 16/20
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.

Liquidity16/20 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

performed, 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Turnover

£218.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£18.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£17.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£45.8M

Current Liabilities

£27.9M

Fixed Assets

£516k

Debtors

£37.0M

Cost of Sales

£209.8M

Gross Profit

£8.9M

Admin Expenses

£5.9M

Operating Profit

£3.0M

Profit After Tax

£2.3M

28avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£449k
Dividends paid-£1.8M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.8M
NI contributions£180k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£18.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.64+£1.2M
20241.53+£1.5M
20231.67+£2.2M
20221.44+£3.2M
20211.55-£870k
20201.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.