Stort Chemicals Limited
01625837
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 3 outstanding charges (-6)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
30/04/2025
group
Next accounts due
31/01/2027
Confirmation statement
Last: 25/06/2026
Due 09/07/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 10/06/2000
CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 01/01/2007
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53
Also on 3 other boards
secretary · Since 16/01/2019
Former
director · Resigned 19/02/2018
secretary · Resigned 19/02/2018
director · Resigned 31/12/2019
director · Resigned 31/05/2024
director · Resigned 01/06/2025
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Kendrick Bernard Gilkes
British · England · Age 86
Old Hall Cottage, Wincelow Hall Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2PJ
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr Richard Kendrick Gilkes
British · United Kingdom · Age 58
Clayhanger, Pine Grove, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5NR
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges3 outstanding
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Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
6 DUCKETTS WHARF
BISHOPS STORTFORD
CompanyRankvs 445+ SIC 46750 peers52
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 30/04/2025
Net Worth
£936k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£804k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
-£14k
Working capital
Current Assets
£5.4M
Current Liabilities
£5.4M
Fixed Assets
£958k
Debtors
£2.6M
Profit After Tax
£633k
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.00 | -£1.6M |
| 2023 | 0.86 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.