Dunkertons Cider Company Limited

04072765

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

80 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

40/40

Risk

Negative net worth (-10)

Details

DOWDESWELL PARK LONDON ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GL52 6UT

Incorporated 15/09/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

26/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/09/2025

Due 29/09/2026

On track

Industry

11030

Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines

47789

Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

56103

Take-away food shops and mobile food stands

56302

Public houses and bars

Officers

Mr Jeremy Benson

director · Since 09/05/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Julian Marc Dunkerton

director · Since 09/05/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 32 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Dunkertons Cider Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Dowdeswell Park, London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6UT

Reg: 09953765 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 09/05/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Julian Marc Dunkerton

Ceased 31/03/2023

Mr Jeremy Benson

Ceased 31/03/2023

CompanyRankvs 84+ SIC 11030 peers
59

Financial strength9th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25

Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.08× · 12/20

Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15

Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15

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How is this score calculated?

Financial strength2/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£77k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£160k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£96k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£537k

62avg. employees+14

Tax at Year End(2020)

VAT£17k

Director Loans(2020)

Company owes directors£2.0M

Directors owe company£4k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£10k

Assets less current liabilities£1.7M

Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit	Est. Revenue
2025	1.08	+£610k	—
2024	0.81	+£55k	—
2023	0.82	-£283k	—
2022	1.03	+£587k	—
2021	1.87	-£32k	—
2020	0.27	-£464k	£331k
2019	0.40	-£222k	£160k
2018	4.98	—	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.