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A K W Global Logistics Ltd

01724331

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ALBA WAY STRETFORD MOTORWAY ESTATE, MANCHESTER, M32 0ZH
Incorporated 18/05/1983

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/09/2025

Due 27/09/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Gareth Jenkins

director · Since 21/12/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 58

Also on 32 other boards

Mr Benjamin James Warrillow

director · Since 21/12/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 32 other boards

Mr Graham John Cox

director · Since 07/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 31 other boards

Mr Allan Blakeley

director · Since 01/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Akw Group Limited

75–100% shares

26 Bond, Europa Way, Manchester, M17 1WF

Reg: 04343114 · England · Public Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony Kevin Worthington

Ceased 04/10/2018

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

SANNE GROUP (UK) LIMITED

Created 03/03/2022Registered 08/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

SANNE FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED FOR ITSELF AND AS SECURITY AGENT.

Created 17/12/2021Registered 22/12/2021Satisfied 15/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

SANNE FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 17/01/2020Registered 24/01/2020Satisfied 15/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

SANNE FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 05/04/2019Registered 12/04/2019Satisfied 15/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

SANNE FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 04/10/2018Registered 16/10/2018Satisfied 15/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

SANNE FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 04/10/2018Registered 16/10/2018Satisfied 15/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

SANNE FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 04/10/2018Registered 16/10/2018Satisfied 15/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/08/2015Registered 05/06/2017Satisfied 21/08/2019
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 14/10/2014Registered 14/10/2014
Charge
satisfied

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD · HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 09/10/2014Registered 09/10/2014Satisfied 21/08/2019
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/09/2014Registered 01/10/2014Satisfied 21/08/2019
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/11/2010Registered 05/11/2010Satisfied 21/08/2019
charge
satisfied

GRIFFIN CREDIT SERVICES LIMITED

Created 29/09/1998Registered 06/10/1998Satisfied 10/09/2018
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER LIMITED

Created 28/08/1996Registered 30/08/1996Satisfied 08/02/2000
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER LIMITED

Created 06/09/1995Registered 07/09/1995Satisfied 21/08/1997
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/01/1989Registered 30/01/1989Satisfied 08/02/2000

CompanyRankvs 1307+ SIC 49410 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.46× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2024

Turnover

£17.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£145k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£19.6M

Current Liabilities

£13.4M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£19.4M

Cost of Sales

£14.4M

Gross Profit

£2.8M

Admin Expenses

£4.5M

Operating Profit

-£1.8M

Profit After Tax

-£1.9M

98avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£1.2M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.3M
NI contributions£329k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£811k
Assets less current liabilities£7.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.46-£1.9M
20231.53-£119k
20221.60-£3k
20211.56+£279k
20201.34+£6.1M
20190.52+£230k
20181.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.