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Michael Howard High Quality Family Butchers Ltd

05924372

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

24 BOWRING MEAD, MORETONHAMPSTEAD, TQ13 8NP
Incorporated 04/09/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/10/2025

Due 28/10/2026

On track

Industry

47220
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Michael James Howard

director · Since 01/11/2006

BUTCHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Bridget Howard

secretary · Since 01/12/2006

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Bridget Howard

director · Since 01/12/2006

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Bridget Howard

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

24, Bowring Mead, Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8NP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Michael James Howard

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

24, Bowring Mead, Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8NP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 04/11/2021Registered 04/11/2021

CompanyRankvs 2250+ SIC 47220 peers
25

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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

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

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

-£98k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£119k

Working capital

Current Assets

£20k

Current Liabilities

£139k

Fixed Assets

£42k

Debtors

£8k

8avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£16k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£8

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£77k
Signed by Mrs B Howard 29 April 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.15+£3k
20230.12-£7k
20220.13-£33k
20210.22-£33k
20200.43+£5k
20190.24-£35k
20180.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.