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The Serious Sweet Company Limited

08223296

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE SERIOUS SWEET COMPANY LTD 4TH AVENUE, HORNBEAM PARK AVENUE, HARROGATE, HG2 8QT
Incorporated 20/09/2012

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10822
Manufacture of sugar confectionery

Officers

Mr Robert Nicholas Whitehead

director · Since 20/09/2012

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 16 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Nicholas Whitehead

Significant control

British · England · Age 65

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CompanyRankvs 30+ SIC 10822 peers
60

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees38th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.03× · 20/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
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.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity14/15 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

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 director with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£4.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£776k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.5M

Current Liabilities

£3.2M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£5.1M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

1avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.3M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£465k
Assets less current liabilities£4.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.03+£0
20252.03+£1.6M
20241.58+£117k
20231.74+£338k
20221.61+£345k
20212.24+£349k
20201.98

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.