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Freedom Brewery Ltd

05289932

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

FREEDOM BREWERY BAGOTS PARK, RUGELEY, WS15 3ER
Incorporated 18/11/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/06/2025

Due 28/06/2026

On track

Industry

11050
Manufacture of beer

Officers

Mr Matthew William Willson

director · Since 02/12/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Arthur Coyle

director · Since 17/05/2022

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Liberty Brewing Limited

Significant control

The Lion Buildings, 8 Market Place, Uttoxeter, ST14 8HP

Reg: 08502378 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

OAKFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP

Created 20/05/2026Registered 26/05/2026
Charge
outstanding

OAKFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 14/02/2025Registered 19/02/2025
Charge
outstanding

OAKFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP

Created 21/04/2023Registered 24/04/2023
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (THE “SECURITY TRUSTEE�)

Created 21/12/2022Registered 21/12/2022
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BREWERY RENTALS LIMITED

Created 02/03/2022Registered 11/03/2022
Charge
outstanding

OAKFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 20/04/2018Registered 23/04/2018
Charge
satisfied

THINCATS LOAN SYNDICATES LIMITED

Created 10/02/2016Registered 10/02/2016Satisfied 21/11/2019
Charge
outstanding

OAKFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP

Created 19/07/2013Registered 25/07/2013
Charge
satisfied

THINCATS LOAN SYNDICATES LIMITED

Created 17/07/2013Registered 17/07/2013Satisfied 21/11/2019
charge
satisfied

DAVID BRANDON

Created 11/12/2010Registered 24/12/2010Satisfied 13/02/2014

CompanyRankvs 10260+ SIC 11050 peers
36

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.11× · 2/20
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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£8.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£254k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£10.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£11.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£678k

26avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£19k
Bank loans & overdrafts£10k
Assets less current liabilities-£8.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.11-£1.1M
20230.15-£1.3M
20220.21-£979k
20210.16-£771k
20200.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.