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J.Wharton (Shipping) Limited

00345885

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
98 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

VALLEY HOUSE VALLEY FARM, SWABY ALFORD, LN13 0BD
Incorporated 04/11/1938

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/03/2026

Due 09/04/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr John Steven Wharton

director · Since 19/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 15 other boards

Mr John Steven Wharton

secretary · Since 17/06/2005

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 15 other boards

Mrs Angela Claire Birchall

director · Since 11/11/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Mr Joseph William Wharton

director · Since 11/11/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Steven Wharton

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

British · England · Age 82

Valley House, Valley Farm, Swaby Alford, LN13 0BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Fiona Lisbeth Wharton

ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 71

Valley House, Valley Farm, Swaby Alford, LN13 0BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Angela Claire Birchall

ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 46

Valley House Valley Farm, North Lane, Swaby Alford, LN13 0BD

Notified 26/03/2021

Mr Joseph William Wharton

ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 45

Valley House Valley Farm, North Lane, Swaby Alford, LN13 0BD

Notified 26/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Peter Stuart Fearn

Ceased 26/03/2021

Ms Ruth Brewin

Ceased 26/03/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 02/12/2016Registered 06/12/2016
charge
satisfied

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Created 06/03/1986Registered 17/03/1986
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/03/1986Registered 17/03/1986
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/07/1985Registered 29/07/1985
charge
satisfied

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY.

Created 19/07/1985Registered 29/07/1985Satisfied 29/06/1989
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/07/1985Registered 29/07/1985
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/07/1985Registered 29/07/1985
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/05/1984Registered 25/05/1984
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/02/1984Registered 29/02/1984
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/02/1984Registered 29/02/1984
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 15/04/1983Registered 21/04/1983
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 15/04/1983Registered 21/04/1983
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 02/04/1980Registered 16/04/1980
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 02/04/1980Registered 16/04/1980
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/02/1980Registered 26/02/1980
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/02/1980Registered 26/02/1980

CompanyRankvs 55+ SIC 68209 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 19.98× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 30/06/2025

Turnover

£2.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£58.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.9M

Current Liabilities

£297k

Fixed Assets

£60.0M

Debtors

£4.2M

Cost of Sales

£1.8M

Gross Profit

£284k

Admin Expenses

£20k

Operating Profit

£381k

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

4avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End(2024)

Dividends paid£213k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£4.7M
Assets less current liabilities£65.7M
Signed by 00345885 2024-07-01 2025-06-30 00345885 2025-06-30 00345885 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2025-06-30 00345885 core:OtherReservPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202519.98+£1.1M
202416.38+£195k
202319.10+£793k
202217.77+£1.5M
202121.08+£1.2M
202024.96-£384k
201923.98+£1.7M
201713.24—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.