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Dispense-A-Vend Limited

06740780

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

UNIT 6 LAGONDA COURT, BILLINGHAM, TS23 4JF
Incorporated 04/11/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

56290
Other food service activities

Officers

Mr Paul Allen

secretary · Since 04/11/2008

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Paul Allen

director · Since 04/11/2008

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Clive Norton Laurence

director · Since 04/11/2008

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Mr David Jones

director · Since 22/04/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Allen

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

Unit 6, Lagonda Court, Billingham, TS23 4JF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Clive Norton Laurence

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 63

Unit 6, Lagonda Court, Billingham, TS23 4JF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David Jones

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 64

Unit 6, Lagonda Court, Billingham, TS23 4JF

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 3226+ SIC 56290 peers
69

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 01/12/2025

Net Worth

£23k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£14k

Working capital

Current Assets

£118k

Current Liabilities

£132k

Fixed Assets

£40k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£27k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.90+£0
20250.90+£11k
20240.85+£17k
20230.67+£15k
20220.51-£21k
20210.61-£34k
20200.58-£34k
20190.81+£1k
20180.72—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.