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J & R Food Service Limited

04697167

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 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

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/03/2026

Due 27/03/2027

On track

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 55

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 55

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
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

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

CompanyRankvs 394+ SIC 56290 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.92× · 16/20
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.

Liquidity16/20 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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£2.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£636k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£629k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.3M

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

Debtors

£2.2M

Admin Expenses

£6.4M

Profit After Tax

£468k

105avg. employees+17

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£374k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.5M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£36k
Bank loans & overdrafts£261k
Assets less current liabilities£4.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.92+£94k
20242.07+£82k
20232.05

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.