# BEER MERCHANTS LTD (08178115)

> BEER MERCHANTS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 08178115) incorporated on 13 August 2012, registered in London. Its registered activity is agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco (SIC 46170). Latest abridged accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £102k and cash of £80k, with 14 employees on average. As abridged accounts, no profit and loss account is filed, so turnover and profit are not public. Net assets rose 61% on the prior period (£63k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2012-08-13
- Registered office: London, SE12 8PU
- SIC 46170: Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-08-27
- Accounts type: UNAUDITED ABRIDGED

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 555 comparable companies in London (median £120, upper quartile £20k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £102k | £80k | £63k | £370k | — | — | 14 |
| 2023-12-31 | £63k | £81k | £39k | £373k | — | — | 13 |

current ratio 0.51; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £101,843 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +61.3% vs prior period
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.51
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £80,070
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 13 August 2012
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Colin Gilhespy — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-07-01
- Ms Louise Smale — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-07-01
- Mr Neil Robert Kitching — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2026-07-02

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08178115
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