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James Chocolates Limited

04481087

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 5, CHEDDAR HOUSE LEIGHTON LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 6LQ
Incorporated 09/07/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/06/2026

Due 20/06/2027

On track

Industry

10821
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

Officers

Mr James Hutchins

director · Since 09/07/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Hutchins

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors
Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Unit 5, Cheddar House, Leighton Lane Industrial Estate, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6LQ

Notified 15/07/2016

Charges2 outstanding

A registered charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

ALL ASSETS DEBENTURE

Created 28/09/2004Registered 01/07/2026Satisfied 01/07/2026
A registered charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

DEBENTURE

Created 15/10/2003Registered 01/07/2026Satisfied 01/07/2026
Charge
satisfied

LIBERTY LEASING PLC

Created 16/06/2016Registered 20/06/2016Satisfied 03/06/2023
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 28/09/2004Registered 04/10/2004
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 15/10/2003Registered 18/10/2003

CompanyRankvs 55+ SIC 10821 peers
68

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.48× · 12/20
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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

£131k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£0

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£199k

Working capital

Current Assets

£618k

Current Liabilities

£419k

Fixed Assets

£157k

Debtors

£413k

20avg. employees-4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£27k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£356k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.48+£106k
20241.12+£20k
20230.86—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.