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K. Fresh Ltd

04079321

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

CARR FARM, WITHERNSEA HULL, HU19 2BZ
Incorporated 27/09/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/09/2025

Due 11/10/2026

On track

Industry

01470
Raising of poultry

Officers

Beverley Brookes

secretary · Since 30/09/2000

BRITISH

Mr Christopher Derick Kirkwood

director · Since 30/09/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Thomas Christopher Kirkwood

director · Since 14/06/2013

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Thomas Christopher Kirkwood

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 41

Carr Farm, Withernsea Hull, HU19 2BZ

Notified 27/09/2016

K Agri Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Beckside Court, Annie Reed Road, Beverley, HU17 0LF

Reg: 16329747 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 19/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Christopher Derick Kirkwood

Ceased 19/11/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 09/05/2013Registered 23/05/2013
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2011Registered 11/11/2011

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 01470 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th 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

and the post year end results continue to reflect the strong year end position. Having regard to liquidity risk, current market conditions and other factors affecting the company, the use of the going concern basis is therefore considered appropriate, as, in the opinion of the directors, there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£17.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£16.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£428k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£5.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.1M

Current Liabilities

£2.3M

Fixed Assets

£10.2M

Debtors

£8.9M

Cost of Sales

£9.6M

Gross Profit

£7.7M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Operating Profit

£5.3M

Profit After Tax

£4.3M

46avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£117k
Dividends paid£380k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£247k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.3M
NI contributions£110k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£123k
Bank loans & overdrafts£100k
Assets less current liabilities£18.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.74+£3.9M
20244.38+£3.7M
20233.22+£1.9M
20221.87+£143k
20211.52+£619k
20202.62+£704k
20192.23

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.