# HERBERT & WARD LIMITED (00244412)

> HERBERT & WARD LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 00244412) incorporated on 18 December 1929, registered in Rochester. Its registered activity is production of coffee and coffee substitutes (SIC 10832). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £457k and cash of £17k, with 6 employees on average. Net assets rose 11% on the prior period (£411k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1929-12-18
- Registered office: Rochester, ME2 4DN
- SIC 10832: Production of coffee and coffee substitutes
- SIC 46370: Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
- SIC 47250: Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
- SIC 47990: Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-01-01
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 910 comparable companies in the UK (median £10, upper quartile £11k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £457k | £17k | — | £838k | — | — | 6 |
| 2023-12-31 | £411k | £11k | — | £863k | — | — | 5 |

current ratio 0.4; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £457,061 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +11.2% vs prior period
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.4
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 18 December 1929
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Nigel William Miller — owns 75–100% of shares, since 2016-06-21

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