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J & K Confectionery Limited

05344654

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2A MAPLE VIEW, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 9TW
Incorporated 27/01/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/01/2026

Due 03/02/2027

On track

Industry

46360
Wholesale of sugar and chocolate and sugar confectionery

Officers

Kathleen Derbyshire

secretary · Since 27/01/2005

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 3 other boards

Mr John Warburton Derbyshire

director · Since 27/01/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Kathleen Derbyshire

director · Since 27/01/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Kathleen Derbyshire

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 77

2a, Maple View, Skelmersdale, WN8 9TW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Warburton Derbyshire

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 78

2a, Maple View, Skelmersdale, WN8 9TW

Notified 27/01/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE AND YORKSHIRE BANK) (COMPANY NUMBER SC001111)

Created 01/05/2018Registered 03/05/2018
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/07/2009Registered 06/08/2009Satisfied 23/07/2019
charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/07/2007Registered 04/08/2007Satisfied 23/07/2019

CompanyRankvs 32+ SIC 46360 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 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 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.

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

£2.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.9M

Current Liabilities

£9.9M

Fixed Assets

£67k

Debtors

£10.4M

Cost of Sales

£36.4M

Admin Expenses

£2.0M

Profit After Tax

£1.2M

21avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£414k
Dividends paid£53k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£8k
Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.31+£1.2M
20231.23+£378k
20221.20+£161k
20211.17+£80k
20201.09-£119k
20191.23-£272k
20181.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.