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Wheelbase Engineering Limited

01816735

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WHEELBASE ENGINEERING LTD CHANTERS WAY, DARWEN, BB3 0RP
Incorporated 16/05/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/11/2025

Due 30/11/2026

On track

Industry

29201
Manufacture of bodies for motor vehicles
29202
Manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers

Officers

Mr Christopher John Pickles

director · Since 12/11/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Christopher John Pickles

secretary · Since 27/02/2007

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 17 other boards

Mrs Angela Margaret Pickles

director · Since 10/12/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Wheelbase Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Wheelbase Engineering Ltd, Chanters Way, Darwen, BB3 0RP

Reg: 06017040 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/09/2019Registered 01/10/2019
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2015Registered 18/05/2015Satisfied 03/05/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/01/2005Registered 10/02/2005Satisfied 01/06/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/11/2003Registered 28/11/2003Satisfied 01/06/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/07/1985Registered 14/08/1985Satisfied 28/05/2005
charge
satisfied

MERCANTILE CREDIT COMPANY LIMITED.

Created 31/07/1985Registered 07/08/1985Satisfied 27/01/1993
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/03/1985Registered 19/03/1985Satisfied 28/05/2005

CompanyRankvs 111+ SIC 29201 peers
63

Financial strength63th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.11× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength16/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£10k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£110k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£276k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£21k

Debtors

£1.7M

50avg. employees-4

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£297k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.11+£0
20241.14-£363k
20231.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.