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The Woodpecker Inn Ltd

05163943

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

MENZIES LLP 2ND FLOOR, STAINES-UPON-THAMES, TW18 4BP
Incorporated 28/06/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

56103
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands

Officers

Mrs Christine Jane Shedden

secretary · Since 01/10/2012

Mr Bradley John Shedden

director · Since 01/10/2012

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 12 other boards

Mr John Edward Shedden

director · Since 01/10/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 16 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

House Special Limited

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

Menzies Llp, 2nd Floor, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 4BP

Reg: 07836110 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 29/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 19/12/2025Registered 23/12/2025
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/10/2012Registered 09/10/2012
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 11/11/2008Registered 14/11/2008Satisfied 17/10/2012
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 26/09/2005Registered 06/10/2005Satisfied 03/02/2012
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 26/09/2005Registered 06/10/2005Satisfied 03/02/2012

CompanyRankvs 458+ SIC 56103 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.81× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 29/12/2024

Turnover

£11.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.8M

Current Liabilities

£6.5M

Fixed Assets

£306k

Debtors

£11.7M

Cost of Sales

£7.9M

Gross Profit

£4.0M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Operating Profit

£1.6M

Profit After Tax

£1.2M

304avg. employees-29

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£141k
Dividends paid£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.2M
NI contributions£146k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£25k
Assets less current liabilities£5.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.81+£242k
20231.91+£292k
20221.99+£100k
20212.10+£1.4M
20201.95+£1.9M
20191.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.