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John Palin Fresh Produce Ltd

04906019

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BROOKFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MATLOCK, DE4 5ND
Incorporated 19/09/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/09/2025

Due 03/10/2026

On track

Industry

10390
Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mr Andrew David Newton

secretary · Since 12/01/2004

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Andrew David Newton

director · Since 12/01/2004

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Neil Geoffrey Norman

director · Since 12/01/2004

PURCHASING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew David Newton

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

Brookfield Industrial Estate, Matlock, DE4 5ND

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Neil Geoffrey Norman

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

Brookfield Industrial Estate, Matlock, DE4 5ND

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/08/2021Registered 11/08/2021Satisfied 03/05/2022
charge
satisfied

SANTANDER UK PLC

Created 17/12/2012Registered 19/12/2012Satisfied 03/05/2022
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/01/2004Registered 31/01/2004

CompanyRankvs 157+ SIC 10390 peers
59

Financial strength77th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.97× · 6/20
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 strength19/25 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.

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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£147k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£24k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£45k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£369k

Debtors

£1.2M

64avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£26k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£324k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.97-£147k
20241.01-£170k
20231.20-£130k
20221.02+£31k
20210.93+£113k
20200.83—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.