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Direct Poultry Holdings Limited

16537326

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

PRESTON, INSKIP, PRESTON, PR4 0TT
Incorporated 24/06/2025

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2026

group

Next accounts due

30/11/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last:

Due 07/07/2026

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Mrs Dawn Louise Chilton

secretary · Since 24/06/2025

Mr Mark Brian Etherington

director · Since 24/06/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Steven Etherington

director · Since 24/06/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Mr Timothy Etherington

director · Since 24/06/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Former

Mr Brian Etherington

director · Resigned 21/08/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Exors Of Brian Etherington Deceased

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 83

Preston Road, Inskip, Preston, PR4 0TT

Notified 12/09/2025

Mr Brian Etherington

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 83

Preston Road, Inskip, Preston, PR4 0TT

Notified 12/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Steven Etherington

Ceased 12/09/2025

CompanyRankvs 18628+ SIC 64209 peers
44

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity1 year trading (max 15) · 1/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Liquidity0/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity1/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concer

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2026

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£879k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£833k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£310k

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£336k

Debtors

£2.8M

Cost of Sales

£26.1M

Admin Expenses

£2.8M

Profit After Tax

£628k

103avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£206k
Dividends paid-£504k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£27k
Prepared with CCH Software