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Walkers Chocolates Limited

05031714

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Walkers House Coventry Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham, B25 8HE
Incorporated 02/02/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

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 44

Also on 6 other boards

John Craig

director · Since 02/02/2004

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

Derek Rhys Nixon

director · Since 18/07/2023

British · Wales · Age 44

Former

Aci Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 02/02/2004

Aci Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 02/02/2004

Robert William Walker

director · Resigned 10/07/2015

Barry Michael Tomlins

director · Resigned 31/07/2015

Ian Robert Walker

director · Resigned 11/01/2019

Neil Christopher Rose

secretary · Resigned 14/01/2021

Neil Christopher Rose

director · Resigned 14/01/2021

David Leslie Smith

director · Resigned 13/12/2021

Kevin John Sheldon

director · Resigned 13/12/2021

Emrys John Griffiths

director · Resigned 31/05/2022

Mark Iestyn Shather

secretary · Resigned 30/06/2023

Ibrahim Majid

director · Resigned 05/07/2023

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

SHABIR MAJID ALIMAHOMED

Created 18/03/2021Registered 22/03/2021
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2019Registered 22/02/2019Satisfied 30/07/2023
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2019Registered 22/02/2019Satisfied 30/07/2023
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/2016Registered 04/05/2016

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-26

Active

typeltd
2026-07-26

Private Limited Company

address line1Walkers House Coventry Road
2026-07-26

WALKERS HOUSE COVENTRY ROAD

post townBirmingham
2026-07-26

BIRMINGHAM

officer appointedCRAIG, John
2026-07-26
officer appointedNIXON, Derek Rhys
2026-07-26

CompanyRankvs 43+ SIC 10821 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.38× · 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 going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£800k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£85k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.2M

Current Liabilities

£11.8M

Fixed Assets

£5.4M

Debtors

£10.0M

Cost of Sales

£26.1M

Admin Expenses

£7.3M

Profit After Tax

£689k

126avg. employees-67

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.5M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1k
Assets less current liabilities£9.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.38+£1.0M
20241.26-£2.7M
20231.83

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.