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First Choice Gourmet Foods Limited

03825716

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 3B HERALD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2JW
Incorporated 16/08/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

29/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/08/2025

Due 15/08/2026

On track

Industry

56290
Other food service activities

Officers

Mr Colin Bulley

director · Since 16/08/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Colin Bulley

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

18 Walden Road, Stamshaw, Portsmouth, PO2 8PJ

Notified 16/08/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Roger Estcourt

Ceased 16/08/2018

Mrs Jennifer Kathryn Estcourt

Ceased 16/08/2018

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Created 28/10/2008Registered 12/11/2008
charge
outstanding

AXA SUN LIFE PLC

Created 28/06/2005Registered 16/07/2005

CompanyRankvs 7385+ SIC 56290 peers
45

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees16th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 29/04/2025

Net Worth

£6k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£9k

Working capital

Current Assets

£71k

Current Liabilities

£80k

Fixed Assets

£24k

Debtors

£48k

0avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£16k
Assets less current liabilities£15k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.89-£7k
20240.91-£2k
20230.86-£11k
20221.03-£2k
20211.17+£21k
20201.01-£2k
20191.12

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.