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The New Forest Fruit Company Limited

05694172

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

NEWHOUSE FARM, CHURCH LANE, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7WS
Incorporated 01/02/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/02/2026

Due 15/02/2027

On track

Industry

01240
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits

Officers

Katarzyna Booth

director · Since 01/03/2023

British

Sandy Booth

director · Since 03/11/2008

British

David John Hall

director · Since 28/01/2025

British

Grzegorz Jozef Putyra

director · Since 26/08/2020

Polish

Ireneusz Jan Wypasek

director · Since 01/08/2022

British

Former

Linda Elizabeth Bailey

secretary · Resigned 01/04/2008

Nicola Jayne Randall

secretary · Resigned 11/09/2008

Hcs Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 01/02/2006

Linda Elizabeth Bailey

director · Resigned 01/04/2008

John Cunningham Boyd

director · Resigned 20/11/2017

Lorraine Hawker

director · Resigned 19/12/2025

Vincent Wheller

director · Resigned 31/10/2024

Hanover Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 01/02/2006

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 01240 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.95× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

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

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

£23.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£10.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£7.5M

Debtors

£2.2M

Cost of Sales

£15.0M

Gross Profit

£8.1M

Admin Expenses

£5.8M

Operating Profit

£2.5M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

340avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£337k
Dividends paid£116k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£9.3M
NI contributions£835k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£186k
Assets less current liabilities£12.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.95+£1.7M
20232.93-£583k
20223.71+£1.2M
20213.54

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.