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Shadforth Pharmaceutical Company Limited

00143500

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 13, CHELMSFORD, CM1 2GL
Incorporated 01/04/1916

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/09/2025

Due 22/09/2026

On track

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Richard Marcus Shadforth

director · Since 22/10/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Wendy Houghton

secretary · Since 01/10/2007

BRITISH

Mr Thomas William Shadforth

director · Since 01/01/2012

FACILITIES MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Shadforth Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Unit 13, 4 Cromar Way, Chelmsford, CM1 2GL

Reg: 13414150 · Companies House · Limited

Notified 04/11/2021

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 08/01/1979Registered 12/01/1979Satisfied 01/05/2013
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 13/01/1972Registered 26/01/1972
charge
satisfied

FOURTH CITY BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 08/11/1955Registered 14/11/1955Satisfied 13/11/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 22/02/1955Registered 28/02/1955Satisfied 01/05/2013

CompanyRankvs 1639+ SIC 47730 peers
56

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.21× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees4/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

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

Longevity15/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£369k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£32k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£295k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£106k

Debtors

£1.0M

1avg. employees-125

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£68k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£401k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.21-£609k
20241.90-£451k
20232.66-£2.5M
20222.54+£281k
20212.41+£263k
20202.71-£68k
20193.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.