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Quality Food Service Limited

04485340

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Cobalt House Magnesium Way, Hapton, Burnley, BB12 7BF
Incorporated 14/07/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/03/2026

Due 10/04/2027

On track

Industry

56290
Other food service activities

Officers

Mrs Louise Marie Birchall

director · Since 24/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Gillian Alison Smith

director · Since 24/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Nicola Jane Watson

director · Since 24/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Andrew John Green

director · Since 24/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Justin Antony Birchall

director · Since 24/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mr Keith Horner

director · Since 24/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robert John Chesworth

director · Since 14/05/2025

IT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Steven Leslie Chadwick

director · Since 01/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Keith Horner

director · Since 24/10/2024

British · England · Age 73

Justin Antony Birchall

director · Since 24/10/2024

British · England · Age 54

Louise Marie Birchall

director · Since 24/10/2024

British · England · Age 58

Nicola Jane Watson

director · Since 24/10/2024

British · England · Age 53

Andrew John Green

director · Since 24/10/2024

British · England · Age 50

Gillian Alison Smith

director · Since 24/10/2024

British · England · Age 39

Robert John Chesworth

director · Since 14/05/2025

British · England · Age 49

Steven Leslie Chadwick

director · Since 01/05/2026

British · England · Age 46

Former

Ocs Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 14/07/2002

Ocs Corporate Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 14/07/2002

David Ross Whitehead

director · Resigned 22/11/2002

Angela Marie Westwood

secretary · Resigned 20/12/2002

Jill Scott

secretary · Resigned 24/10/2024

John Charles Bell

director · Resigned 24/10/2024

Jill Scott

director · Resigned 24/10/2024

Persons with Significant Control

G.C.Birchall (Holdings) Limited

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

Cobalt House, Magnesium Way, Burnley, BB12 7BF

Reg: 00345838 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 24/10/2024

Former PSCs

Embeck Group Limited

Ceased 24/10/2024

Mr John Charles Bell

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mrs Jill Scott

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS VIRGIN MONEY) (COMPANY NUMBER: SC001111)

Created 24/10/2024Registered 31/10/2024

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-13

Active

typeltd
2026-08-13

Private Limited Company

address line1Cobalt House Magnesium Way
2026-08-13

COBALT HOUSE MAGNESIUM WAY

post townBurnley
2026-08-13

BURNLEY

officer appointedBIRCHALL, Justin Antony
2026-08-13
officer appointedBIRCHALL, Louise Marie
2026-08-13
officer appointedCHADWICK, Steven Leslie
2026-08-13
officer appointedCHESWORTH, Robert John
2026-08-13
officer appointedGREEN, Andrew John
2026-08-13
officer appointedHORNER, Keith
2026-08-13
officer appointedSMITH, Gillian Alison
2026-08-13
officer appointedWATSON, Nicola Jane
2026-08-13

CompanyRankvs 497+ SIC 56290 peers
61

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees38th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.43× · 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.

Employees6/15 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£811k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£958k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£19k

Debtors

£3.5M

Cost of Sales

£11.5M

Gross Profit

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Profit After Tax

£716k

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£112k
Dividends paid£224k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.4M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.43+£0
20252.43+£492k
20242.40+£604k
20232.01

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.