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Vibrant Forest Brewery Limited

08650035

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

UNIT 3 THE PURLIEU CENTRE HARDLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 3AE
Incorporated 14/08/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/08/2025

Due 28/08/2026

On track

Industry

11050
Manufacture of beer

Officers

Mr Kevin James Robinson

director · Since 14/08/2013

BREWER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kevin James Robinson

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 52

Unit 3 The Purlieu Centre, Hardley Industrial Estate, Southampton, SO45 3AE

Notified 14/08/2016

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Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 29/04/2025Registered 30/04/2025
Charge
outstanding

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Created 13/07/2020Registered 16/07/2020

CompanyRankvs 396+ SIC 11050 peers
56

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.57× · 6/20
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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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.

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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£38k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£276

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£99k

Working capital

Current Assets

£134k

Current Liabilities

£232k

Fixed Assets

£216k

Debtors

£64k

12avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£117k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.57-£138k
20240.90-£88k
20231.30-£5k
20221.31+£40k
20211.47+£65k
20201.50+£26k
20191.19+£40k
20181.08—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.