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Mcfarlane Family Butchers Ltd

04393733

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

37 HORSEMARKET, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8LX
Incorporated 13/03/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/06/2025

Due 08/07/2026

On track

Industry

47220
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores

Officers

Samantha Jayne Holmes

secretary · Since 13/03/2002

BANK CLERK

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Samantha Jayne Holmes

director · Since 13/03/2002

BOOK KEEPER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Alastair James Mcfarlane

director · Since 13/03/2002

BUTCHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mr Stuart Charles Mcfarlane

director · Since 13/03/2002

BUTCHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alastair James Mcfarlane

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 56

37 Horsemarket, County Durham, DL12 8LX

Notified 13/03/2017

Mr Stuart Charles Mcfarlane

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 46

37 Horsemarket, County Durham, DL12 8LX

Notified 13/03/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 15/03/2022Registered 15/03/2022
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 08/02/2022Registered 10/02/2022

CompanyRankvs 880+ SIC 47220 peers
60

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.86× · 6/20
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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£139k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£10k

Working capital

Current Assets

£67k

Current Liabilities

£77k

Fixed Assets

£324k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£313k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.86+£13k
20241.12+£35k
20231.07+£31k
20221.18+£18k
20214.13+£30k
20200.99—
20190.75—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.