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Richard Whittaker Limited

00731811

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Unit 1-3 Mayfield Centre, Mayfield Street, Rochdale, OL16 2UZ
Incorporated 07/08/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/07/2025

Due 14/08/2026

On track

Industry

20130
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals

Officers

Alan Rigby

director

British · England · Age 75

Thomas Rigby

director · Since 24/07/2009

British · England · Age 39

Susan Rigby

secretary · Since 01/06/2016

Former

Richard Beard

director · Resigned 31/07/1992

Maurice Anthony Healy

director · Resigned 04/08/1994

Alexander Black

director · Resigned 04/08/1994

Vincent Odoherty

secretary · Resigned 14/06/2000

Vincent Odoherty

director · Resigned 14/06/2000

Brenda Henderson

director · Resigned 08/04/2005

Brenda Henderson

secretary · Resigned 08/04/2005

Leslie Burrill

director · Resigned 19/06/2015

Daniel Magee

secretary · Resigned 29/07/2016

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alan Rigby

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 75

Unit 1-3, Mayfield Centre, Rochdale, OL16 2UZ

Notified 31/07/2016

Richard Whittaker Holdings Ltd

50–75% shares

Unit 1 - 3, Mayfield Centre, Rochdale, OL16 2UZ

Reg: 04586728 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 31/07/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 14/06/2000Registered 19/06/2000Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

CIN PROPERITES LIMITED

Created 12/02/1991Registered 01/03/1991Satisfied 21/09/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/01/1984Registered 10/01/1984Satisfied 07/09/1999
charge
satisfied

DITRICT BANK LTD

Created 09/03/1966Registered 15/03/1966Satisfied 07/09/1999

Change History

officer appointedRIGBY, Susan
2026-06-08
officer appointedRIGBY, Alan
2026-06-08
officer appointedRIGBY, Thomas
2026-06-08
statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

post townRochdale
2026-06-08

ROCHDALE

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 1-3 Mayfield Centre
2026-06-08

UNIT 1-3 MAYFIELD CENTRE

CompanyRankvs 38+ SIC 20130 peers
72

Financial strength83th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.66× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/05/2019

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£209k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£1.8M

Profit After Tax

£324k

116avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.9M
Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with PTP Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20191.66+£324k
20181.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.