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Ribble Packaging Limited

00521820

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 9 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

GREENGATE STREET, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1DF
Incorporated 16/07/1953

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/09/2025

Due 20/09/2026

On track

Industry

17211
Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, sacks and bags

Officers

Mr Stephen Rector

director · Since 24/07/1995

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 4 other boards

Michael Gerard Kernaghan

secretary · Since 28/07/2004

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 11 other boards

Michael Gerard Kernaghan

director · Since 07/02/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 11 other boards

Erik Peeters

director · Since 27/09/2023

GROUP CFO

BELGIAN · BELGIUM · Age 56

Denis Jean Zenner

director · Since 27/09/2023

DIVISIONAL CEO

BELGIAN · BELGIUM · Age 50

Persons with Significant Control

Ribble Holdings Limited

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

Greengate, Street, Oldham, OL4 1DF

Reg: 03095607 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Stephen Rector

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges9 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2023Registered 07/12/2023
Charge
satisfied

MICHAEL GERARD KERNAGHAN AS TRUSTEE OF THE RIBBLE PACKAGING LIMITED 2014 RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCH · STEPHEN RECTOR AS TRUSTEE OF THE RIBBLE PACKAGING LIMITED 2014 RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEME

Created 15/06/2015Registered 19/06/2015Satisfied 24/05/2023
Charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD · HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 14/05/2015Registered 28/05/2015Satisfied 02/06/2016
Charge
satisfied

INVESTEC ASSET FINANCE PLC

Created 31/03/2014Registered 10/04/2014Satisfied 31/10/2018
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 17/04/2012Registered 19/04/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD AND HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 15/03/2012Registered 17/03/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/10/2011Registered 15/10/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/02/2009Registered 13/02/2009
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 16/04/2008Registered 19/04/2008
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 22/02/2007Registered 23/02/2007Satisfied 31/10/2018
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 18/02/2005Registered 22/02/2005Satisfied 31/10/2018
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 10/08/2004Registered 11/08/2004
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/07/2004Registered 06/08/2004
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/07/2004Registered 06/08/2004
charge
satisfied

WEST REGISTER (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED (THE SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 28/07/2004Registered 05/08/2004Satisfied 23/05/2011
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 29/07/2004Registered 30/07/2004Satisfied 31/10/2018
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 16/12/2002Registered 19/12/2002Satisfied 20/05/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 16/12/2002Registered 19/12/2002Satisfied 20/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 14/08/2002Registered 16/08/2002Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

ROYAL BANK INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/07/1998Registered 04/08/1998Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 08/11/1995Registered 15/11/1995Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/04/1991Registered 09/04/1991Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

ALEX LAWRIE RECEIVABLES FINANCING LIMITED

Created 19/11/1990Registered 20/11/1990Satisfied 12/08/1998
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 21/06/1989Registered 27/06/1989Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 21/06/1989Registered 23/06/1989Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 21/06/1989Registered 23/06/1989Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/11/1987Registered 24/11/1987Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/07/1987Registered 31/07/1987Satisfied 24/12/1987
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/07/1987Registered 31/07/1987Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/07/1987Registered 31/07/1987Satisfied 29/07/2004
charge
satisfied

THE OLDHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

Created 31/10/1983Registered 11/11/1983
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/03/1982Registered 16/03/1982

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 17211 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.88× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£17.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£240k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£9.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.3M

Current Liabilities

£5.0M

Fixed Assets

£9.6M

Debtors

£12.3M

Cost of Sales

£22.2M

Admin Expenses

£8.6M

Profit After Tax

£2.3M

129avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£355k
Dividends paid£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.2M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£557k
Assets less current liabilities£19.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20252.88

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.