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Benchmark Drinks Ltd

11164581

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

THE COURTYARD SHOREHAM ROAD, STEYNING, BN44 3TN
Incorporated 23/01/2018

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46342
46342

Officers

Mr Paul Michael Schaafsma

director · Since 23/01/2018

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Oliver Sebastian Wessely

director · Since 14/05/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 7 other boards

Mr John Robert Ratcliffe

director · Since 19/08/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Ms Lindsey Penelope De Souza

secretary · Since 06/10/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Michael Schaafsma

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

The Courtyard, Shoreham Road, Steyning, BN44 3TN

Notified 23/01/2018

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 26/10/2022Registered 26/10/2022

CompanyRankvs 1105+ SIC 46342 peers
43

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.28× · 12/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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.

Longevity8/15 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.1M

Current Liabilities

£11.0M

Fixed Assets

£35k

Debtors

£6.6M

Cost of Sales

£30.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.9M

Profit After Tax

£2.5M

0avg. employees-16

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£723k
Dividends paid-£587k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.3M
Assets less current liabilities£35k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.28+£1.3M
20241.26+£486k
20231.16+£334k
20221.16
20211.05
20200.96+£76k
20190.95

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.