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Walkers Chocolates Limited

05031714

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

WALKERS HOUSE COVENTRY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B25 8HE
Incorporated 02/02/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/02/2026

Due 16/02/2027

On track

Industry

10821
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

Officers

Mr John Craig

director · Since 02/02/2004

FACTORY MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Mr Derek Rhys Nixon

director · Since 18/07/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 43

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Walkers Investments Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Walkers House, Brickfield Road, Birmingham, B25 8HE

Reg: 11695462 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 11/01/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Robert Walker

Ceased 11/01/2019

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 46+ SIC 10821 peers
61

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.26× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£908k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£2.8M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.1M

Current Liabilities

£12.7M

Fixed Assets

£6.0M

Debtors

£8.8M

Admin Expenses

£7.7M

Profit After Tax

-£2.8M

193avg. employees-7

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£6k
Assets less current liabilities£9.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.26-£2.7M
20231.83-£2.1M
20221.69
20211.81

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.