Back to search

Palmer & Howells Ltd.

03690842

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Teme House, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RY
Incorporated 31/12/1998

Previously known as

Cotswold Catering & Management Associates Limited · until 12/08/2003
Phoenix Catering & Management Services Limited · until 08/04/1999
Palmer & Howells Catering And Management Associateslimited · until 24/03/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/11/2025

Due 27/11/2026

On track

Industry

56210
Event catering activities

Officers

Mr John Philip Roe

director · Since 12/12/2018

CATERER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Stuart Anthony Lenton

director · Since 18/06/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

John Philip Roe

director · Since 12/12/2018

British · England · Age 64

Stuart Anthony Lenton

director · Since 18/06/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Former

Formation Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 31/12/1998

Formation Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 31/12/1998

Kevin James Howells

director · Resigned 12/12/2018

Kevin James Howells

secretary · Resigned 12/12/2018

Lorraine Palmer

director · Resigned 19/12/2018

Timothy Michael Wilson

director · Resigned 22/07/2020

Sarah Stevenson James

director · Resigned 16/04/2021

Benjamin Lawrence Wood

director · Resigned 01/07/2025

Jason Carter

director · Resigned 01/07/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Hc 1278 Limited

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

Granta Lodge, Graham Road, Malvern, WR14 2JS

Reg: 10575206 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 01/06/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Kevin James Howells

Ceased 01/06/2017

Lorraine Palmer

Ceased 01/06/2017

Mr John Philip Roe

Ceased 21/12/2018

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/10/2023Registered 06/10/2023
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/03/2022Registered 24/03/2022Satisfied 19/04/2023
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/06/2017Registered 05/06/2017Satisfied 25/01/2022

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-07

Active

typeltd
2026-07-07

Private Limited Company

address line1Teme House
2026-07-07

TEME HOUSE

post townWorcester
2026-07-07

WORCESTER

CompanyRankvs 1252+ SIC 56210 peers
66

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.54× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£300k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£81k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£295k

Working capital

Current Assets

£837k

Current Liabilities

£542k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£727k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£301k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.54+£0
20251.54+£31k
20241.19+£79k
20231.07

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.