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Suffolk Fresh Ltd

11146970

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
62 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

97 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1PT
Incorporated 12/01/2018

Previously known as

Amberside Alp Trading Ltd · until 23/10/2023

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/01/2026

Due 03/02/2027

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Mr Douglas Richard Spacey

director · Since 12/01/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 22 other boards

Mr Mark Alan Pearson

director · Since 23/11/2023

TOMATO GROWER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Douglas Richard Spacey

director · Since 12/01/2018

British · England · Age 54

Mark Alan Pearson

director · Since 23/11/2023

English · England · Age 53

Former

Matthew Benedict Evans

director · Resigned 29/03/2022

David James Lomas

director · Resigned 29/03/2022

David James Scrivens

director · Resigned 23/11/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Amberside Alp Ltd

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

97, Alderley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1PT

Reg: 11041038 · Companies House · Public Limited Company

Notified 12/01/2018

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/04/2025Registered 09/05/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 18/03/2025Registered 25/03/2025Satisfied 27/05/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 13/01/2025Registered 17/01/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 14/11/2024Registered 15/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

AMBERSIDE ALP PLC

Created 14/03/2018Registered 15/03/2018
Charge
satisfied

STERLING SUFFOLK FUNDING LLP

Created 05/03/2018Registered 08/03/2018Satisfied 27/05/2022

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-14

Active

typeltd
2026-06-14

Private Limited Company

address line197 Alderley Road
2026-06-14

97 ALDERLEY ROAD

post townWilmslow
2026-06-14

WILMSLOW

CompanyRankvs 824+ SIC 01130 peers
29

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.09× · 2/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

-£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£0

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£14.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£15.5M

Fixed Assets

£9.6M

Debtors

£637k

15avg. employees+3

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£6k
Assets less current liabilities-£4.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.09-£1.3M
20240.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.