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Dowson Food Machinery Limited

07628740

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

MOORLAND ENGINEERING WORKS, ILKLEY, LS29 8JB
Incorporated 10/05/2011

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/05/2026

Due 24/05/2027

On track

Industry

28930
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing

Officers

Mr Brian John Lawrence

director · Since 02/10/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Richard Anton Summers

director · Since 02/10/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Stephen Richard Clarke

director · Since 18/01/2021

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Christopher Lewis-Jones

director · Since 18/01/2021

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Andrew Paul Rydon

director · Since 20/09/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Aegeus Industries Limited

75–100% shares

Moorland Engineering Works, Lower Railway Road, Ilkley, LS29 8JB

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SPOONER INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Created 03/10/2025Registered 13/10/2025
Charge
outstanding

AEGEUS INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Created 03/10/2025Registered 13/10/2025
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/06/2020Registered 15/06/2020
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2019Registered 15/02/2019Satisfied 15/09/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 30/10/2012Registered 01/11/2012Satisfied 15/09/2020

CompanyRankvs 109+ SIC 28930 peers
61

Financial strength83th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.99× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2024

Net Worth

£728k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£136k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£20k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.7M

Fixed Assets

£748k

Debtors

£1.5M

Profit After Tax

-£198k

44avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£707k
Assets less current liabilities£728k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.99-£34k
20231.05—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.