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Lime Tree Foods Limited

04094000

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

ENFIELD STREET, LEEDS, LS7 1RF
Incorporated 20/10/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/02/2026

Due 03/03/2027

On track

Industry

10890
Manufacture of other food products

Officers

John Hirst

director · Since 29/11/2000

CATERER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 3 other boards

John Hirst

secretary · Since 01/04/2002

CATERER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Francesca Louise Bracken

director · Since 22/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John James Hirst

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

Enfield Street, Leeds, LS7 1RF

Notified 06/04/2016

Miss Francesca Louise Bracken

Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 46

Enfield Street, Leeds, LS7 1RF

Notified 01/01/2026

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 30/08/2006Registered 01/09/2006Satisfied 04/04/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/07/2004Registered 16/07/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/02/2004Registered 04/03/2004

CompanyRankvs 36+ SIC 10890 peers
79

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.76× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£155k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£554k

Fixed Assets

£473k

Debtors

£834k

63avg. employees+13

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.76-£33k
20234.08-£72k
20224.05+£195k
20213.94+£74k
20204.60+£187k
20194.11+£40k
20183.46—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.