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West Scottish Lamb Limited

04450315

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

CARLISLE ABATTOIR, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CARLISLE, CA3 0EH
Incorporated 29/05/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/08/2025

Due 11/09/2026

On track

Industry

47220
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores

Officers

Amanda Jayne Burton

secretary · Since 27/06/2002

BRITISH

David Burton

director · Since 27/06/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 60

Mr John Frederick Errington

director · Since 27/06/2002

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Persons with Significant Control

John Fererick Errington

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

The Abattoir, Brunthill Road, Carlisle, CA3 0EH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David Burton

25–50% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

The Abattoir, Brunthill Road, Carlisle, CA3 0EH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 30/03/2005Registered 15/04/2005
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 27/09/2004Registered 30/09/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/12/2002Registered 12/12/2002Satisfied 13/10/2004

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47220 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.51× · 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£71.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£8.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.2M

Current Liabilities

£4.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£7.1M

Cost of Sales

£68.0M

Gross Profit

£3.1M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Operating Profit

£956k

Profit After Tax

£979k

63avg. employees-8

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£239k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.2M
NI contributions£212k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£8.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.51+£979k
20242.49+£496k
20232.37+£1.2M
20222.59+£989k
20212.36+£793k
20201.98+£1.3M
20191.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.