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Dickens' House Wine Emporium Limited

05567506

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

DICKENS HOUSE, 53 HIGH STREET, KENT, ME1 1LN
Incorporated 19/09/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
47260
Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Linda Mary Howard

secretary · Since 19/09/2005

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Anthony Robert Howard

director · Since 19/09/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mrs Linda Mary Howard

director · Since 19/09/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony Robert Howard

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 49

Dickens House, 53 High Street, Kent, ME1 1LN

Notified 01/09/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 12/05/2009Registered 15/05/2009

CompanyRankvs 1818+ SIC 47250 peers
29

Financial strength10th percentile among SIC peers · 3/25
Employees69th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.75× · 6/20
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 strength3/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

048 30,956 Taxation and social security 4,117 2,916 Other creditors 112,513 91,688 172,361 145,252 7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 £ £ Bank loans 12,390 22,726 8. GOING CONCERN STATUS The company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the ongoing support of the directors. Page 6

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

-£55k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£43k

Working capital

Current Assets

£130k

Current Liabilities

£172k

Fixed Assets

£398

Debtors

£20k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£42k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.75-£16k
20230.89+£3k
20220.89+£5k
20210.93+£9k
20200.87-£15k
20190.78+£5k
20180.76—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.