# HOWARD CHAPMAN,LIMITED (00230372)

> HOWARD CHAPMAN,LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 00230372) incorporated on 11 May 1928, registered in London. Its registered activity is retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores (SIC 47210). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £2.80m and cash of £621k, with 23 employees on average. Net assets rose 5% on the prior period (£2.66m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1928-05-11
- Registered office: London, EC4V 4BE
- SIC 47210: Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-05-25
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 389 comparable companies in London (median £8,489, upper quartile £41k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £2.80m | £621k | £376k | £267k | — | — | 23 |
| 2023-12-31 | £2.66m | £859k | £140k | £38k | — | — | 22 |

current ratio 6.26; size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £2,800,315 at 31 December 2024
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 6.26
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £621,399
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 11 May 1928
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr James Edward Mclean Vestey — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Dr Fiona Jane Vestey — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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