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Blends Flavours & Colours Limited

10670248

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

BLENDS LIMITED BLENDS HOUSE, OVERBROOK LANE, PRESCOT, L34 9FB
Incorporated 14/03/2017

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

medium

Next accounts due

29/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/11/2025

Due 11/12/2026

On track

Industry

10890
Manufacture of other food products

Officers

Mr Michael David Rowark

director · Since 14/03/2017

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Michael Robert Rowark

director · Since 14/03/2017

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Blends Group Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Blends Limited Blends House, Overbrook Lane, Prescot, L34 9FB

Reg: 15030364 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 29/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Robert Rowark

Ceased 01/03/2019

Mrs Ann Rowark

Ceased 29/10/2024

Mr Michael David Rowark

Ceased 29/10/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
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CompanyRankvs 761+ SIC 10890 peers
49

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.66× · 6/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
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.

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.

Longevity9/15 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 30/09/2024

Turnover

£16.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£144k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£148k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£3.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.0M

Current Liabilities

£10.7M

Fixed Assets

£7.8M

Debtors

£4.0M

Cost of Sales

£9.5M

Gross Profit

£6.9M

Admin Expenses

£6.7M

Operating Profit

£128k

Profit After Tax

-£121k

100avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax-£48
Dividends paid£89k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.7M
NI contributions£323k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£389k
Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.66+£529k
20230.68+£199k
20220.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.