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Ditchling Spirits Limited

11592599

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
55 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

28 WEST STREET, DITCHLING, BN6 8TS
Incorporated 27/09/2018

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/09/2025

Due 10/10/2026

On track

Industry

11010
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits

Officers

Mrs Delia Joy Forester

director · Since 09/09/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Frances Rose Forester

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

28 West Street, Ditchling, BN6 8TS

Notified 25/09/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Crispin John Mair

Ceased 25/09/2021

Insolvency History1 case

creditors voluntary liquidation20/05/2026

Paul Matthew Kings (practitioner) · Lynn Marshall (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 909+ SIC 11010 peers
25

Financial strength8th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees50th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.37× · 2/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -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.

Employees8/15 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.

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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

-£132k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£114k

Working capital

Current Assets

£67k

Current Liabilities

£181k

Fixed Assets

£10k

Debtors

£8k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£5k
Assets less current liabilities-£104k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.37-£4k
20230.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.