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Smith & Brock Ltd

09999330

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Unit 1 Deptford Trading Estate, Blackhorse Road, London, SE8 5HY
Incorporated 11/02/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

medium

Next accounts due

30/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/02/2026

Due 24/02/2027

On track

Industry

46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mr Joseph Frank Fowler

director · Since 11/02/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nicholas Fowler

director · Since 01/10/2016

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 2 other boards

Joseph Frank Fowler

director · Since 11/02/2016

British · England · Age 45

Nicholas Fowler

director · Since 01/10/2016

British · England · Age 47

Former

Paul Degen

director · Resigned 26/02/2020

Christophe Gueraud

director · Resigned 26/02/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Joseph Frank Fowler

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 45

6b Parkway, Porters Wood, St. Albans, AL3 6PA

Notified 10/02/2017

Mr Nicholas Fowler

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 47

6b Parkway, Porters Wood, St. Albans, AL3 6PA

Notified 10/02/2017

Bees & Honey Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Unit 1, Deptford Trading Estate, London, SE8 5HY

Notified 31/10/2018

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (THE “SECURITY TRUSTEE�)

Created 12/12/2024Registered 19/12/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 12/08/2022Registered 15/08/2022
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 26/01/2022Registered 03/02/2022Satisfied 12/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

SKIPTON BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 01/12/2017Registered 07/12/2017Satisfied 31/01/2022
Charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 29/07/2016Registered 01/08/2016Satisfied 07/12/2017
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/07/2016Registered 18/07/2016

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-23

Active

typeltd
2026-06-23

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 1 Deptford Trading Estate
2026-06-23

UNIT 1 DEPTFORD TRADING ESTATE

post townLondon
2026-06-23

LONDON

officer appointedFOWLER, Joseph Frank
2026-06-23
officer appointedFOWLER, Nicholas
2026-06-23

CompanyRankvs 355+ SIC 46310 peers
60

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.78× · 16/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 pts

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

Longevity10/15 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 directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Turnover

£33.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£515k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.4M

Current Liabilities

£5.3M

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£8.6M

Cost of Sales

£27.6M

Gross Profit

£5.6M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Operating Profit

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

116avg. employees+22

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2k
Dividends paid£450k

Director Loans

Directors owe company£423k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.7M
NI contributions£488k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.78+£265k
20232.08

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.