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Beech'S Fine Chocolates Limited

04545164

liquidation
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
N/A

Details

IDEAL CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, BOLTON, BL1 4QZ
Incorporated 25/09/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2023

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2025

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/09/2024

Due 09/10/2025

Overdue

Industry

10821
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

Officers

Mr Andrew David Whiting

director · Since 28/11/2002

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Andrew David Whiting

secretary · Since 19/05/2014

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Peter Miles Whiting

director · Since 05/04/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 36

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew David Whiting

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 69

171, Lancaster House, Bolton, BL1 4QZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 08/04/2008Registered 15/04/2008
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Created 08/04/2008Registered 15/04/2008
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outstanding

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outstanding

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Insolvency History1 case

creditors voluntary liquidation09/10/2025

Andrew David Rosler (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 10821 peers
16

Financial strengthNo net worth data · 0/25
EmployeesNo employee data · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.99× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£817k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£112k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£18k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£979k

Profit After Tax

£54k

44avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£699k
Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20230.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.