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Appledore Flame Factory Ltd

10465576

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

12 HUGHES GARDENS, BIDEFORD, EX39 3TH
Incorporated 07/11/2016

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

56290
Other food service activities

Officers

Mr Matthew David Harrison

director · Since 07/11/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Mrs Angela Copleston

director · Since 04/01/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Brian Copleston

director · Since 04/01/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Jayne Harrison

director · Since 04/01/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Ms Kelly Rebecca Benjamin

secretary · Since 21/03/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Angela Copleston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

12, Hughes Gardens, Bideford, EX39 3TH

Notified 31/12/2024

Former PSCs

Matthew Harrison

Ceased 01/01/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/01/2021Registered 23/01/2021
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/01/2021Registered 23/01/2021

CompanyRankvs 10236+ SIC 56290 peers
34

Financial strength6th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.29× · 2/20
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 strength2/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

-£56k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£104k

Working capital

Current Assets

£44k

Current Liabilities

£150k

Fixed Assets

£65k

26avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£39k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 23.0 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.29
20230.77
20220.82
20180.13

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.