# DOWSONS DAIRIES LTD (04358738)

> DOWSONS DAIRIES LTD is an active private limited company (company number 04358738) incorporated on 23 January 2002, registered in Blackburn. Its registered activity is other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £1.15m and cash of £47k, with 50 employees on average. Net assets rose 36% on the prior period (£842k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2002-01-23
- Registered office: Blackburn, BB2 7JA
- SIC 82990: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-02-06
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 2,299 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £3,944, upper quartile £43k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £1.15m | £47k | £328k | £755k | — | — | 50 |
| 2023-12-31 | £842k | £13k | £135k | £730k | — | — | 42 |

current ratio 0.89; size band small.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,149,894 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +36.5% vs prior period
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.89
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 23 January 2002
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Eric Bertram Dowson — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-10-31
- Mrs Amanda Joy Dowson — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-10-31

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