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Mel Aviation Limited

00939400

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LAURENCE WALTER HOUSE, SUDBURY, CO10 2YW
Incorporated 25/09/1968

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

group

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/02/2026

Due 13/03/2027

On track

Industry

71129
Other engineering activities

Officers

Mr Gary Walter Harvey

director · Since 28/02/1992

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 23 other boards

Mr Nicholas Francis Smith

director · Since 28/02/1992

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 24 other boards

Mr John David Watson

director · Since 24/11/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mel Aviation Trustee Limited

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

Laurence Walter House, Addison Road, Sudbury, CO10 2YW

Reg: 16737167 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Guarantee

Notified 24/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Nicholas Francis Smith

Ceased 24/11/2025

Mr Gary Walter Harvey

Ceased 24/11/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE MEL AVIATION LIMITED (1983) RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 23/09/2025Registered 24/09/2025
Charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 04/07/2016Registered 11/07/2016Satisfied 07/03/2023
Charge
satisfied

THE MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE MEL AVIATION LIMITED (1983) RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 31/12/2015Registered 08/01/2016Satisfied 27/06/2016
Charge
satisfied

THE MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE MEL AVIATION LIMITED (1983) RETIREMENTS BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 30/12/2014Registered 20/01/2015Satisfied 27/06/2016
Charge
satisfied

THE MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE MEL AVIATION LTD (1983) RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 20/12/2013Registered 21/12/2013Satisfied 27/06/2016
Charge
satisfied

THE MANAGING TRUSTEES OF MEL AVIATION LTD (1983) RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 13/05/2013Registered 14/05/2013Satisfied 27/06/2016
charge
satisfied

MEL AVIATION LTD (1983) RETUREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME)

Created 16/12/2011Registered 22/12/2011Satisfied 27/06/2016
charge
satisfied

THE MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE MEL AVIATION LTD (1983) RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 30/05/2008Registered 10/06/2008Satisfied 27/06/2016
charge
satisfied

THE MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE MEL AVIATION LTD (1983) RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 20/11/2006Registered 08/12/2006Satisfied 08/07/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/06/1999Registered 16/06/1999Satisfied 21/06/2002
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/10/1996Registered 30/10/1996Satisfied 21/06/2002
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/05/1996Registered 06/06/1996Satisfied 21/06/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/11/1989Registered 23/11/1989Satisfied 12/06/1997
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/09/1985Registered 30/09/1985Satisfied 10/02/2007

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 71129 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.19× · 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£24.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.9M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£21.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£30.8M

Current Liabilities

£9.6M

Fixed Assets

£3.7M

Debtors

£18.1M

Profit After Tax

£2.4M

133avg. employees-10

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£112k
Dividends paid£585k

People Costs(2020)

Wages & salaries£4.3M
NI contributions£390k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£216k
Assets less current liabilities£24.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.19+£2.5M
20222.87-£806k
20212.84-£845k
20203.36+£290k
20195.74+£925k
20186.79

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.