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Mb Cafes Limited

04284795

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE RECTORY HUNCOTE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE9 3GT
Incorporated 11/09/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/08/2025

Due 05/09/2026

On track

Industry

47240
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Craig Dixon Free

director · Since 11/09/2001

COMPANY DIRECTOR

NEW ZEALANDER · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 6 other boards

Lisa Kay Preddy

secretary · Since 01/05/2002

MANAGER

NEW ZEALANDER

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Craig Dixon Free

75–100% shares

New Zealander · England · Age 58

The Rectory, Huncote Road, Leicester, LE9 3GT

Notified 11/09/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/11/2013Registered 21/11/2013

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47240 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.52× · 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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£425k

Fixed Assets

£190k

Debtors

£2.3M

73avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£73k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£10k
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.52+£65k
20244.53+£217k
20233.88+£282k
20223.40+£467k
20212.47+£675k
20201.18-£388k
20192.47+£230k
20181.52

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.