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E.H. Nicholls, Jnr. Limited

00917803

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Nicholls Transport, Sittingbourne Logistics Park, Swale Way, Sittingbourne, ME10 2FF
Incorporated 11/10/1967

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/10/2025

Due 14/11/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Paul Nicholls

director · Since 31/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 15 other boards

Darren James Sherlock

secretary · Since 31/03/2001

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Darren James Sherlock

director · Since 28/11/2008

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 5 other boards

Alexander Jason Nicholls

director · Since 01/09/2016

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Mrs Margaret Ann Nicholls

director · Since 01/04/2018

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Paul Nicholls

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Darren James Sherlock

secretary · Since 31/03/2001

British

Darren James Sherlock

director · Since 28/11/2008

British · England · Age 54

Alexander Jason Nicholls

director · Since 01/09/2016

British · United Kingdom · Age 37

Margaret Ann Nicholls

director · Since 01/04/2018

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Former

Ernest Henry Nicholls

director · Resigned 01/09/1998

Maureen Winifred Nicholls

director · Resigned 01/09/1998

Richard Nicholls

director · Resigned 31/03/2001

Paul Nicholls

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2001

Margaret Ann Nicholls

director · Resigned 01/04/2017

Neil Havill

director · Resigned 16/03/2018

Persons with Significant Control

E. H. Nicholls Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Nicholls Transport, Sittingbourne Logistics Park, Sittingbourne, ME10 2FF

Reg: 03908191 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HANDELSBANKEN PLC

Created 30/06/2022Registered 11/07/2022
Charge
outstanding

E. H. NICHOLLS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 21/09/2015Registered 02/10/2015
Charge
satisfied

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Created 13/06/2014Registered 17/06/2014Satisfied 16/06/2022

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-06

Active

typeltd
2026-08-06

Private Limited Company

address line1Nicholls Transport, Sittingbourne Logistics Park
2026-08-06

NICHOLLS TRANSPORT, SITTINGBOURNE LOGISTICS PARK

post townSittingbourne
2026-08-06

SITTINGBOURNE

officer appointedSHERLOCK, Darren James
2026-08-06
officer appointedNICHOLLS, Alexander Jason
2026-08-06
officer appointedNICHOLLS, Margaret Ann
2026-08-06
officer appointedNICHOLLS, Paul
2026-08-06
officer appointedSHERLOCK, Darren James
2026-08-06

CompanyRankvs 8641+ SIC 49410 peers
45

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees61th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.35× · 2/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

£973k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£84k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£2.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£9.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.2M

Current Liabilities

£14.7M

Fixed Assets

£10.8M

Debtors

£5.0M

Cost of Sales

£20.1M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

-£2.0M

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£274k
Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.35+£0
20250.35-£2.0M
20240.43-£1.2M
20230.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.