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Forest Distillery Ltd

09544884

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CAT & FIDDLE, MACCLESFIELD FOREST, SK11 0AR
Incorporated 16/04/2015

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

11010
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits

Officers

Mr Karl Matthew Bond

director · Since 16/04/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Lindsay Alex Bond

director · Since 16/04/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Professor Simon Jeremy Hayward

director · Since 15/04/2024

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Lindsay Alex Bond

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 46

Cat & Fiddle, Buxton Road, Macclesfield Forest, SK11 0AR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Karl Matthew Bond

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 48

9 Forest Drive, Langely, Macclesfield Forest, SK11 0BY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NPIF NW DEBT LP ACTING BY NORTH WEST LOANS NPIF GP LIMITED AS THE GENERAL PARTNER OF NPIF NW DE

Created 02/10/2020Registered 09/10/2020

CompanyRankvs 213+ SIC 11010 peers
52

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.7× · 20/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 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.

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.

Longevity11/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

-£502k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£177k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£475k

Working capital

Current Assets

£604k

Current Liabilities

£129k

Fixed Assets

£192k

Debtors

£56k

17avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2k
Assets less current liabilities£668k
Signed by Mr Karl Bond 16th March 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.70+£0
20254.70-£363k
20244.48-£200k
20232.67-£72k
20223.43-£56k
2021—+£42k
2020—-£36k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.