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The Potions Cauldron Ltd

11266408

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
10/40
Risk
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

WIZARD HQ, YORK, YO30 5PY
Incorporated 21/03/2018

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/06/2025

Due 03/07/2026

On track

Industry

10890
Manufacture of other food products
47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores
93290
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

Mr Benjamin James Fry

director · Since 21/03/2018

RADIO PRESENTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Philip Pinder

director · Since 21/03/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Philip Pinder

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 49

North Farm, Kirby Sigston, Northallerton, DL6 3TE

Notified 21/03/2018

Mr Benjamin James Fry

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

10, Burns Court, Batley, WF17 9JZ

Notified 24/09/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Benjamin James Fry

Ceased 01/05/2018

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Insolvency History1 case

in administration

Asher Miller (practitioner) · Stephen Mark Katz (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 469+ SIC 10890 peers
57

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.59× · 16/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£298k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£132k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£329k

Working capital

Current Assets

£892k

Current Liabilities

£562k

Fixed Assets

£675k

Debtors

£345k

38avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£706k
Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.59+£148k
20241.76+£44k
20231.01+£60k
20221.04
20210.63
20200.66-£25k
20190.26

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.