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Askern Uk Limited

00564890

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

28 LIDGATE CRESCENT, SOUTH KIRKBY, WF9 3NR
Incorporated 18/04/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

16290
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials

Officers

Mr Duncan Murray

director · Since 09/05/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Carl Dodd

director · Since 30/10/2017

CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Richie Bryan Hope

director · Since 27/04/2022

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr William Andrew Hancock

director · Since 28/07/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Mrs Jacqueline Lawrie

director · Since 28/07/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Askern Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

28, Lidgate Crescent, South Kirkby, WF9 3NR

Reg: 6532363 · Companies House, England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges7 outstanding

A registered charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

LEGAL ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT MONIES

Created 14/08/2012Registered 28/07/2026Satisfied 28/07/2026
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/08/2024Registered 15/08/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 03/08/2024Registered 05/08/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/06/2016Registered 13/06/2016
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/08/2012Registered 16/08/2012
charge
outstanding

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

Created 14/08/2012Registered 15/08/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/08/2012Registered 15/08/2012
charge
outstanding

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

Created 17/11/2009Registered 19/11/2009

CompanyRankvs 175+ SIC 16290 peers
60

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees30th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.46× · 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.

Employees5/15 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£5.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£3.1M

Cost of Sales

£6.1M

Admin Expenses

£1.9M

Profit After Tax

£796k

1avg. employees-75

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£135k
Dividends paid£100k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.9M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£94k
Assets less current liabilities£6.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.46+£696k
20243.30

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.