Ethical Food Company Limited
06882973
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 2 outstanding charges (-4)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
30/09/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/06/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 21/04/2026
Due 05/05/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 22/04/2024
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43
Also on 30 other boards
director · Since 24/09/2025
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46
Also on 30 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Organic Growers Limited
Unit 11a, Drayton Manor Drive, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 9RQ
Reg: 11634460 · Companies House · Limited By Shares
Notified 31/01/2019
Ms Hazel Hunt
British · United Kingdom · Age 49
Unit 11a, Drayton Manor Drive, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 9RQ
Notified 31/01/2019
Former PSCs
Mr Adam John Paul Wakeley
Ceased 31/01/2019
Melanie Wakeley
Ceased 03/11/2017
Charges2 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 49+ SIC 10390 peers64
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 30/09/2024
Turnover
£43.5M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£6.6M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£3.2M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£818k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£6.1M
Working capital
Current Assets
£13.5M
Current Liabilities
£7.5M
Fixed Assets
£576k
Debtors
£278k
Cost of Sales
£40.7M
Gross Profit
£2.8M
Admin Expenses
£2.1M
Operating Profit
£741k
Profit After Tax
£582k
Tax at Year End(2019)
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.81 | +£582k |
| 2023 | 2.01 | +£337k |
| 2022 | 1.83 | +£634k |
| 2021 | 1.64 | +£902k |
| 2020 | 1.49 | +£1.2M |
| 2019 | 1.43 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.