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Growers Direct Limited

10437606

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

OFFICE 11 BOSTON COLLEGE SPALDING CAMPUS, SPALDING, PE11 1SX
Incorporated 20/10/2016

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mr David Charles Pratt

director · Since 20/10/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Steven James Maxwell

director · Since 11/11/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Patrick Francis Broadhurst

director · Since 28/11/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Anthony Harding

director · Since 08/03/2022

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Miss Nicola Carol Banks

secretary · Since 30/05/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Worldwide Fruit Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Worldwide Fruit, Apple Way, Spalding, PE11 3BB

Reg: 03831143 · Companies House · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 30/11/2016

Mr Patrick Francis Broadhurst

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 58

Office 11 Boston College, Spalding Campus, Spalding, PE11 1SX

Notified 19/10/2023

Former PSCs

Mr David Charles Pratt

Ceased 30/11/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/01/2017Registered 24/01/2017

CompanyRankvs 474+ SIC 46310 peers
64

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.32× · 12/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£610k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£606k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£585k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£12k

Debtors

£1.5M

15avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£84k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£597k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.32+£57k
20231.29+£64k
20221.29+£266k
20211.12-£22k
20201.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.