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Merlin Food And Beverages Limited

14785034

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

EXCHANGE BUILDING, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 7DN
Incorporated 06/04/2023

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

56101
Licensed restaurants

Officers

Mr Anthony Mark Ampleford

director · Since 06/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Stephen Doughty

director · Since 06/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony Mark Ampleford

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 41

Exchange Building, 66 Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DN

Notified 06/04/2023

Mr Stephen Doughty

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

Exchange Building, 66 Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DN

Notified 06/04/2023

CompanyRankvs 20825+ SIC 56101 peers
42

Financial strength19th percentile among SIC peers · 5/25
Employees84th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.58× · 6/20
Longevity3 years trading (max 15) · 3/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength5/25 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.

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.

Longevity3/15 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

-£27k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£35k

Working capital

Current Assets

£51k

Current Liabilities

£88k

Fixed Assets

£9k

17avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£27k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 25.0 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.58
20240.79

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.