J & R Food Service Limited

04697167

active

Private Limited Company

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Health Score

79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

34/40

Risk

No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

3 FAIR OAK CLOSE EXETER AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK, EXETER, EX5 2UL

Incorporated 13/03/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

56290

Other food service activities

Officers

Mr John Robert Leigh Whitechurch Obe

director · Since 13/03/2003

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Josephine Jill Whitechurch

director · Since 13/03/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Yan Leigh Whitechurch

director · Since 01/11/2005

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Peter David Barnes

secretary · Since 10/04/2007

FINANCE ASSISTANT

BRITISH · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Peter David Barnes

director · Since 10/04/2007

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Nicola Jane Whitechurch

director · Since 11/01/2013

SALES & HR DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter David Barnes

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

3 Fair Oak Close, Exeter Airport Business Park, Exeter, EX5 2UL

Notified 13/03/2017

Mr John Robert Leigh Whitechurch

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 81

3 Fair Oak Close, Exeter Airport Business Park, Exeter, EX5 2UL

Notified 13/03/2017

Mr Yan Leigh Whitechurch

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

3 Fair Oak Close, Exeter Airport Business Park, Exeter, EX5 2UL

Notified 13/03/2017

Mrs Josephine Jill Whitechurch

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

3 Fair Oak Close, Exeter Airport Business Park, Exeter, EX5 2UL

Notified 13/03/2017

Mrs Nicola Jane Whitechurch

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

3 Fair Oak Close, Exeter Airport Business Park, Exeter, EX5 2UL

Notified 13/03/2017

Charges3 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 12/08/2025Registered 13/08/2025

Charge

outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2019Registered 08/04/2019

Charge

satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/01/2015Registered 28/01/2015Satisfied 28/04/2015

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 02/03/2012Registered 06/03/2012

charge

satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2005Registered 19/01/2005Satisfied 24/04/2019

charge

satisfied

J & R FROZEN FOODS LIMITED

Created 14/04/2003Registered 19/04/2003Satisfied 27/09/2003

CompanyRankvs 26+ SIC 56290 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25

Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.07× · 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£877k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£677k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£1.9M

Cost of Sales

£13.9M

Admin Expenses

£5.0M

Profit After Tax

£506k

88avg. employees+7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£106k

Dividends paid£424k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0

Bank loans & overdrafts£79k

Assets less current liabilities£3.2M

Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	2.07	+£82k
2023	2.05	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.