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Stokes Sauces Ltd

05115579

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

Rendlesham Hall, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 2RG
Incorporated 29/04/2004

Previously known as

Essfoods Limited · until 15/05/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/07/2025

Due 15/07/2026

On track

Industry

10840
Manufacture of condiments and seasonings

Officers

Mr Richard John Sheepshanks

director · Since 13/05/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Christopher Charles Reeve

director · Since 27/09/2004

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 4 other boards

Christopher Charles Reeve

secretary · Since 27/09/2004

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 4 other boards

Barbara Whatley

director · Since 24/05/2006

PERSONNEL & SYSTEMS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Mr Nigel Hugh Hamilton Smith

director · Since 21/12/2011

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 2 other boards

Richard John Sheepshanks

director · Since 13/05/2004

British · England · Age 70

Christopher Charles Reeve

secretary · Since 27/09/2004

British

Christopher Charles Reeve

director · Since 27/09/2004

British · England · Age 47

Nigel Hugh Hamilton Smith

director · Since 21/12/2011

British · England · Age 77

Former

Barbara Whatley

director · Resigned 03/01/2026

Peter Kerr

director · Resigned 31/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Suffolk Saucery Ltd

75–100% shares

Rendlesham Hall, Rendlesham Hall, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 2RG

Reg: 05121987 · England And Wales · Company Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard John Sheepshanks

Significant control

British · England · Age 70

Rendlesham Hall, Woodbridge, IP12 2RG

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges10 outstanding

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outstanding

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Change History

status → active
2026-06-27

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-27

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Rendlesham Hall
2026-06-27

RENDLESHAM HALL

post town → Woodbridge
2026-06-27

WOODBRIDGE

CompanyRankvs 80+ SIC 10840 peers
54

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees50th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.43× · 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.

Employees8/15 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£2.7M

Fixed Assets

£801k

Debtors

£2.5M

Cost of Sales

£8.8M

Admin Expenses

£3.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£298k
Dividends paid£602k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£953
Bank loans & overdrafts£162k
Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.43+£0
20251.43+£241k
20241.39+£282k
20231.32—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.