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Gibsons News Food Wines Limited

04939884

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Private Limited Company
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

MENTOR HOUSE, BLACKBURN, BB1 6AY
Incorporated 22/10/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47210
Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
47260
Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores

Officers

Andrew Barry Gibson

director · Since 24/10/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

Andrew Barry Gibson

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 43

Mentor House, Blackburn, BB1 6AY

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Barry Gibson

Ceased 14/09/2021

Patricia Gibson

Ceased 14/09/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 28/10/2021Registered 03/11/2021
charge
satisfied

ABBEY NATIONAL PLC

Created 13/05/2009Registered 14/05/2009Satisfied 24/01/2022

CompanyRankvs 243+ SIC 47210 peers
65

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.05× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£204k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£116k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£171k

Working capital

Current Assets

£205k

Current Liabilities

£34k

Fixed Assets

£75k

Debtors

£24k

0avg. employees-12

Tax at Year End(2017)

Corp tax£5k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£9k
Assets less current liabilities£247k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20266.05-£22k
20256.09-£12k
20245.44-£237
20234.53+£7k
20226.11+£77k
20212.59+£105k
20201.08+£3k
20190.93—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.