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W.L. Coller Limited

00357066

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

PETERSGATE MILL UNIT 1-4 HOLLOWAY DRIVE, MANCHESTER, M28 2LA
Incorporated 06/10/1939

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/02/2026

Due 20/02/2027

On track

Industry

46760
Wholesale of other intermediate products

Officers

Caroline Mary Merry Bvms Mrcvs

secretary · Since 22/07/2002

VETERINARY SURGEON

BRITISH · Age 53

Mr David Scott Hulbert Merry

director · Since 31/03/2010

FACTORY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Paul Hulbert Merry

director · Since 31/03/2010

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Scott Hulbert Merry

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 55

Petersgate Mill, Unit 1-4 Holloway Drive, Manchester, M28 2LA

Notified 12/08/2024

Wl Coller Holdings Limited

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

Petersgate Mill, Unit 1-4, Holloway Drive, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2LA

Reg: 15969636 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 03/11/2025

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Created 16/04/2009Registered 30/04/2009Satisfied 26/01/2010

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46760 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.63× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Turnover

£7.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£45k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.7M

Current Liabilities

£840k

Fixed Assets

£3.6M

Debtors

£1.1M

Cost of Sales

£5.0M

Gross Profit

£2.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Operating Profit

-£43k

Profit After Tax

-£71k

38avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k

Director Loans(2022)

Company owes directors£58k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M
NI contributions£103k

Balance Sheet

Interest payable£788
Assets less current liabilities£7.5M
Signed by Mr P H Merry 28 May 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20255.63-£71k
20243.63-£213k
20233.99+£2.3M
20222.90+£142k£4.4M
20212.87-£19k£5.6M
20203.42-£62k£6.1M
20193.13-£130k£1.8M
20183.88£919k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.