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Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Limited

01053714

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

3 CITY PLACE, GATWICK, RH6 0PA
Incorporated 09/05/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/09/2025

Due 29/09/2026

On track

Industry

51102
Non-scheduled passenger air transport
51210
Freight air transport

Officers

Mr James Mark Edwards

director · Since 30/09/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Bernardo Fernandes Nunes

director · Since 01/09/2025

DIRECTOR

PORTUGUESE · GERMANY · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Chapman Freeborn International Ltd

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

3 City Place, Beehive Ring Road, Gatwick, RH6 0PA

Reg: 01111032 · Companies House · Limited Liability Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 14/04/2009Registered 18/04/2009Satisfied 27/12/2014
charge
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CHRISTOPHER CHAPMAN THE SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 03/04/2009Registered 15/04/2009Satisfied 23/11/2010
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) P.L.C.

Created 11/01/2005Registered 12/01/2005Satisfied 24/12/2008
charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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Created 26/08/1999Registered 07/09/1999Satisfied 24/12/2008

CompanyRankvs 39+ SIC 51102 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.06× · 12/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Turnover

£69.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£811k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£22.9M

Current Liabilities

£21.6M

Fixed Assets

£221k

Debtors

£21.8M

Cost of Sales

£62.0M

Gross Profit

£7.7M

Admin Expenses

£7.0M

Operating Profit

£778k

Profit After Tax

£610k

83avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£464k
Dividends paid-£4.9M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.1M
NI contributions£806k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20231.06-£4.3M
20221.68-£1.8M
20211.87-£3.8M
20202.73+£2.2M
20191.58+£405k
20181.92-£10.6M
20172.26

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.