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Palace Chemicals Limited

01377241

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

Unit 49 Compass Industrial Park West, Speke, Liverpool, L24 1YA
Incorporated 05/07/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/09/2025

Due 22/09/2026

On track

Industry

20590
Manufacture of other chemical products

Officers

Mr Charles Clapham

director · Since 08/09/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 9 other boards

Wayne Clapham

director · Since 02/10/1995

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

James Percival

director · Since 02/10/1995

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Simon Clough

director · Since 01/09/2009

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Mr Steven Ball

director · Since 22/01/2018

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mr Daniel Stevenson

director · Since 16/01/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

Ms Marie Louise Clapham

director · Since 21/10/2021

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Paul Greenwood

secretary · Since 17/02/2024

Charles Clapham

director

British · England · Age 80

Wayne Clapham

director · Since 02/10/1995

British · England · Age 59

James Percival

director · Since 02/10/1995

British · England · Age 64

Simon Clough

director · Since 01/09/2009

British · England · Age 66

Steven Ball

director · Since 22/01/2018

British · England · Age 49

Daniel Stevenson

director · Since 16/01/2020

British · United Kingdom · Age 46

Marie Louise Clapham

director · Since 21/10/2021

British · England · Age 54

John Paul Greenwood

secretary · Since 17/02/2024

Former

Stewart Hagger

director · Resigned 02/09/2013

Christopher John Sweeney

secretary · Resigned 16/02/2024

Christopher John Sweeney

director · Resigned 16/02/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles Clapham

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

British · England · Age 80

Unit 49, Compass Industrial Park West, Liverpool, L24 1YA

Notified 08/09/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 11/03/1992Registered 17/03/1992Satisfied 09/09/2022

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-17

Active

typeltd
2026-08-17

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 49 Compass Industrial Park West
2026-08-17

UNIT 49 COMPASS INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST

post townLiverpool
2026-08-17

LIVERPOOL

officer appointedGREENWOOD, John Paul
2026-08-17
officer appointedBALL, Steven
2026-08-17
officer appointedCLAPHAM, Charles
2026-08-17
officer appointedCLAPHAM, Marie Louise
2026-08-17
officer appointedCLAPHAM, Wayne
2026-08-17
officer appointedCLOUGH, Simon
2026-08-17
officer appointedPERCIVAL, James
2026-08-17
officer appointedSTEVENSON, Daniel
2026-08-17

CompanyRankvs 92+ SIC 20590 peers
72

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees47th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.02× · 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.

Employees7/15 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

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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£35.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£30.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£35.5M

Current Liabilities

£5.1M

Fixed Assets

£5.4M

Debtors

£9.5M

Cost of Sales

£19.9M

Admin Expenses

£2.5M

Profit After Tax

£4.7M

1avg. employees-85

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£903k
Dividends paid£765k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£35.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20257.02+£3.3M
20246.84+£3.1M
20236.77

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.