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Watts Farms Catering Limited

07829127

active
Private Limited Company
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)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SECTION A UNIT 14 MILLS ROAD, AYLESFORD, ME20 7NA
Incorporated 31/10/2011

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

56290
Other food service activities

Officers

Mr Michael Berkeley Gray

director · Since 31/10/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Joseph Cottingham

director · Since 26/11/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Avril Marion Gray

director · Since 26/11/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 3 other boards

Dr Edward Donald Berkerley Gray

director · Since 26/11/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Section A, Unit 14, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Reg: 07845324 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2019Registered 25/02/2019
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2012Registered 10/07/2012Satisfied 26/04/2019

CompanyRankvs 9081+ SIC 56290 peers
31

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity'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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2023

Turnover

£27.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£412k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£29k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£350k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£226k

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.4M

Current Liabilities

£10.6M

Fixed Assets

£346k

Debtors

£9.8M

Cost of Sales

£24.6M

Gross Profit

£2.5M

Admin Expenses

£2.8M

Operating Profit

-£280k

Profit After Tax

-£350k

143avg. employees+3

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.3M
NI contributions£413k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£417k
Assets less current liabilities£120k
Signed by Class 1Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20230.98-£350k
20221.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.