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The Roasting Company Limited

05635309

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Melbourne Park House Royal Oak Business Park, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ
Incorporated 24/11/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

medium

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/11/2025

Due 18/11/2026

On track

Industry

10890
Manufacture of other food products

Officers

Mr John Langstaff Priestley

director · Since 24/11/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 26 other boards

Mr Roger John Messenger

director · Since 29/10/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

John Langstaff Priestley

director · Since 24/11/2005

British · England · Age 80

Roger John Messenger

director · Since 29/10/2007

British · England · Age 51

Former

John David Drury

secretary · Resigned 30/11/2011

Raymond Bentley

director · Resigned 31/12/2011

Lucy Bryant

director · Resigned 18/03/2016

Persons with Significant Control

Melbourne Food Group Limited

75–100% shares

Melbourne Park House, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ

Reg: 02906236 · Uk Register Of Companies · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 01/01/2024

Former PSCs

Mr John Langstaff Priestley

Ceased 01/01/2024

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/01/2006Registered 04/02/2006

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-29

Active

typeltd
2026-07-29

Private Limited Company

address line1Melbourne Park House Royal Oak Business Park
2026-07-29

MELBOURNE PARK HOUSE ROYAL OAK BUSINESS PARK

post townSleaford
2026-07-29

SLEAFORD

officer appointedMESSENGER, Roger John
2026-07-29
officer appointedPRIESTLEY, John Langstaff
2026-07-29

CompanyRankvs 38+ SIC 10890 peers
69

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.58× · 20/20
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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 31/12/2024

Turnover

£13.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.6M

Current Liabilities

£3.0M

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£2.7M

Cost of Sales

£9.9M

Gross Profit

£4.0M

Admin Expenses

£1.2M

Operating Profit

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

35avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£479k
Dividends paid£1.8M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.3M
NI contributions£138k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.58-£247k
20232.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.