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Forrest Fresh Foods Limited

07122479

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

UNIT 6B SCOTTS INDUSTRIAL PARK, ROCHDALE, OL16 5NA
Incorporated 12/01/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/11/2025

Due 04/12/2026

On track

Industry

46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Mr Christopher Robert Craven

secretary · Since 05/03/2010

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Christopher Robert Craven

director · Since 01/05/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Jamie Kennedy

director · Since 30/06/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Shona Anne Craven

director · Since 01/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Mr Neil Heseltine

director · Since 01/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stuart David Lane

director · Since 01/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr Antony Owen

director · Since 01/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mohammed Altaf

director · Since 01/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Miss Kelly Marie Clayton

director · Since 01/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Christopher Robert Craven

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 49

6b, Scotts Industrial Estate, Rochdale, OL16 5NA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 934+ SIC 46390 peers
47

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees41th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.99× · 6/20
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.

Employees6/15 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.

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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£10.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£164k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£936k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£107k

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.7M

Current Liabilities

£13.8M

Fixed Assets

£10.3M

Debtors

£10.1M

Cost of Sales

£77.8M

Admin Expenses

£6.9M

Profit After Tax

£637k

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£74k
Dividends paid-£110k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£193k
Bank loans & overdrafts£835k
Assets less current liabilities£10.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.99+£0
20240.99-£133k
20231.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.