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Orthene Chemicals Limited

01249728

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Brember Road, South Harrow Industrial Estate, Harrow, HA2 8UJ
Incorporated 18/03/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/02/2026

Due 04/03/2027

On track

Industry

20590
Manufacture of other chemical products

Officers

Mr Charles James Ker

director · Since 01/06/1993

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Stephen Walter Jay

director · Since 28/01/2016

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr Lloyd Ker

director · Since 07/10/2020

SALESPERSON

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 4 other boards

Charles James Ker

director · Since 01/06/1993

British · England · Age 59

Stephen Walter Jay

director · Since 28/01/2016

British · England · Age 60

Lloyd Ker

director · Since 07/10/2020

British · England · Age 35

Former

Struan Charles Alan Ker

director · Resigned 03/10/2001

Struan Charles Alan Ker

secretary · Resigned 03/10/2001

Murray John Stanley Ker

director · Resigned 07/06/2002

Philip David Mallinson

director · Resigned 31/07/2005

Philip David Mallinson

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2005

Robert Alan Cameron Ker

director · Resigned 01/09/2005

Madeleine Rosemary Ker

director · Resigned 01/09/2005

Peter James Allen

secretary · Resigned 01/03/2018

Hugh Turner

secretary · Resigned 01/03/2018

Benjamin Hugh Remmington

director · Resigned 26/08/2022

David Mark Edwards

director · Resigned 26/08/2022

Roger Brett Ker

director · Resigned 17/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Orthene Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares

Orthene Holdings Ltd, Brember Road, Harrow, HA2 8UJ

Reg: 07348400 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Created 28/03/2024Registered 04/04/2024Satisfied 09/10/2025
charge
outstanding

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Created 31/10/1997Registered 05/11/1997
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/06/1988Registered 01/07/1988

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-15

Active

typeltd
2026-07-15

Private Limited Company

address line1Brember Road
2026-07-15

BREMBER ROAD

post townHarrow
2026-07-15

HARROW

CompanyRankvs 239+ SIC 20590 peers
53

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees47th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.41× · 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.

Employees7/15 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£7.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£954k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.6M

Current Liabilities

£9.0M

Fixed Assets

£3.7M

Debtors

£9.8M

Cost of Sales

£33.8M

Admin Expenses

£9.2M

Profit After Tax

£1.0M

1avg. employees-68

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£49k
Dividends paid£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.1M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£97k
Assets less current liabilities£7.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.41-£663k
20241.48

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.