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East Lancashire Chemical Company,Limited

00228405

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

FURNACE ROAD, DERBYSHIRE, DE7 5EP
Incorporated 28/02/1928

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/07/2025

Due 03/08/2026

On track

Industry

20130
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals

Officers

Robert Edward Fenton

director · Since 09/04/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Aron Lee James

director · Since 09/04/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Graham Hay

director · Since 28/07/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Shingisai John Pfuma Makwembere

director · Since 15/06/2024

TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Finfenaro Innovations Limited

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

Studio 3 Cannock Chase Enterprise Centre, Walkers Rise, Rugeley, WS12 0QU

Reg: 12804683 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 14/06/2024

Former PSCs

Dri-Pak Limited

Ceased 14/06/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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charge
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CompanyRankvs 42+ SIC 20130 peers
67

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.39× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£529k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£1.4M

25avg. employees+7

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£11k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2k
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.39+£192k
20231.55+£19k
20221.74+£49k
20211.84

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.