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The Oldest Sweetshop In The World Limited

12495128

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

39 High Street, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3 5JZ
Incorporated 03/03/2020

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/03/2026

Due 17/03/2027

On track

Industry

47240
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores

Officers

Benjamin Marcus Howie

director · Since 03/03/2020

British · England · Age 29

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Benjamin Marcus Howie

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

British · England · Age 29

39, High Street, North Yorkshire, HG3 5JZ

Notified 03/03/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/10/2020Registered 02/11/2020

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-10

Active

typeltd
2026-06-10

Private Limited Company

address line139 High Street
2026-06-10

39 HIGH STREET

post townNorth Yorkshire
2026-06-10

NORTH YORKSHIRE

CompanyRankvs 1719+ SIC 47240 peers
47

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees52th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.6× · 6/20
Longevity6 years trading (max 15) · 6/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 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.

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.

Longevity6/15 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£86k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£20k

Working capital

Current Assets

£31k

Current Liabilities

£51k

Fixed Assets

£206k

3avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£186k
Signed by Mr Benjamin Howie 06/07/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.60+£3k
20240.64-£4k
20230.84

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.