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Airedale Chemical Company Limited

01149113

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

ALPHA HOUSE LAWNSWOOD BUSINESS PARK, LEEDS, LS16 6QY
Incorporated 04/12/1973

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

20130
Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals

Officers

Thomas Edward Brown

secretary · Since 27/02/2026

Russel Ian Argo

director · Since 27/02/2026

British

Thomas Edward Brown

director · Since 27/02/2026

British

Martin Gratton

director · Since 27/02/2026

British

Craig Thomson

director · Since 01/01/2008

British

Richard Ward

director · Since 07/11/2022

British

Former

Christine Chadwick

secretary · Resigned 03/12/2006

John Whitney Chadwick

secretary · Resigned 31/08/2009

Craig Thomson

secretary · Resigned 27/02/2026

Adrian Bevan

director · Resigned 27/02/2026

Michael Paul Cawthera

director · Resigned 13/08/2004

Brian Chadwick

director · Resigned 18/01/2011

Christine Chadwick

director · Resigned 03/12/2006

Christopher John Chadwick

director · Resigned 27/02/2026

David Michael Chadwick

director · Resigned 31/12/2007

John Whitney Chadwick

director · Resigned 01/10/2008

Richard Paul Chadwick

director · Resigned 02/03/2018

Daniel Fox

director · Resigned 21/12/2023

Brenda Malvina Hall

director · Resigned 22/01/2022

Marc Lloyd Helliwell

director · Resigned 27/02/2026

Thomas David Knutton Howard

director · Resigned 30/04/1994

Anthony Joseph Mark Howell

director · Resigned 21/12/2023

Martin Leighton

director · Resigned 27/02/2026

Daniel George Marr

director · Resigned 27/02/2026

John Philip Peacock

director · Resigned 31/12/2016

Peter Cyril Scott

director · Resigned 22/09/1993

Brian Raymond Sharpe

director · Resigned 01/05/2005

Stephen Paul Wilkinson

director · Resigned 31/12/2016

Robert Mark Wolff

director · Resigned 21/12/2023

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 20130 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.1× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows: C J Chadwick C Thomson M Leighton D G Marr R Ward M L Helliwell (Appointed 1 January 2024) A C Bevan (Appointed 8 November 2024) Going Concern The Company remains optimistic about its resilience and ability to continue to deliver strong operating profits and positive cash flows. Furthermore, the strength of the Company’s balance

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£22.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£13.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£15.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£29.7M

Current Liabilities

£14.2M

Fixed Assets

£10.4M

Debtors

£22.2M

Cost of Sales

£49.4M

Profit After Tax

£10.6M

137avg. employees+17

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£84k
Dividends paid£14.3M

Director Loans(2017)

Directors owe company£333k

People Costs(2023)

Wages & salaries£5.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£423k
Bank loans & overdrafts£799k
Assets less current liabilities£25.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.10+£10.6M
20231.16+£5.9M
20171.07

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.