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Essential Pet Foods Limited

04254973

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

3 ORCHARD CLOSE, WOKING, GU24 9NS
Incorporated 18/07/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Darren John Barnard

director · Since 20/07/2001

OPERATIONS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Martin Gary Barnard

director · Since 20/07/2001

COMPUTER ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr Darren John Barnard

secretary · Since 29/07/2001

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Darren John Barnard

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 50

13, Orchard Close, Woking, GU24 9NS

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Martin Gary Barnard

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 50

4, Malus Close, Addlestone, KT15 1ER

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/08/2004Registered 20/08/2004

CompanyRankvs 3625+ SIC 47760 peers
25

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees14th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.17× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

-£89k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£93k

Working capital

Current Assets

£19k

Current Liabilities

£113k

Fixed Assets

£39k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£55k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.17-£14k
20240.26-£22k
20230.42-£21k
20220.60-£24k
20210.78-£20k
20200.83—
20190.65—
20170.68—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.