Freshfields Fruit Ltd

08443633

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

36/40

Risk

Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THINGEHILL OFFICE, HEREFORD, HR1 3QG

Incorporated 13/03/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/03/2026

Due 27/03/2027

On track

Industry

01240

Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits

Officers

Mr Christopher Paul Hawkins

director · Since 13/03/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 3 other boards

Mr James Stuart Hawkins

director · Since 13/03/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Paul Hawkins

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 51

Thingehill Office, Withington, Hereford, HR1 3QG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James Stuart Hawkins

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Thingehill Office, Withington, Hereford, HR1 3QG

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Peter Gwynne

Ceased 27/06/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/10/2013Registered 04/10/2013

Charge

outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 10/09/2013Registered 19/09/2013

CompanyRankvs 12+ SIC 01240 peers
74

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25

Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.48× · 20/20

Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15

Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15

Outstanding charges -10

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How is this score calculated?

Financial strength22/25 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.

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.

Longevity13/15 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£601k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£686k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£813k

62avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£96k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M

Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	3.48	+£0
2025	3.48	+£383k
2024	3.91	+£403k
2023	3.97	+£203k
2022	4.12	+£46k
2021	3.16	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.