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Black Bear Ltd

13526505

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2 COMMUNICATIONS ROAD, NEWBURY, RG19 6AB
Incorporated 23/07/2021

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/03/2026

Due 16/03/2027

On track

Industry

10710
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
47110
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
47220
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

Officers

Ms Melanie Sue Greaves

director · Since 23/07/2021

DIRECTOR

AUSTRALIAN · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Melanie Sue Greaves

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Australian · England · Age 49

2 Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, RG19 6AB

Notified 23/07/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Jonathan Greaves

Ceased 21/02/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2022Registered 30/03/2022

CompanyRankvs 2377+ SIC 10710 peers
25

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.32× · 2/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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2377Black Bear Ltd
34
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.

Longevity5/15 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 31/03/2024

Net Worth

-£349k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£265k

Working capital

Current Assets

£125k

Current Liabilities

£390k

Fixed Assets

£358k

Debtors

£71k

16avg. employees+7

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£75k
Assets less current liabilities£94k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.32-£96k
20230.19-£232k
20220.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.