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Wheelbase Engineering Limited

01816735

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Wheelbase Engineering Ltd Chanters Way, Off Lower Eccleshill Road, Darwen, BB3 0RP
Incorporated 16/05/1984

Previously known as

Peltsystem Limited · until 04/10/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

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

Christopher John Pickles

director · Since 12/11/2004

British · England · Age 61

Christopher John Pickles

secretary · Since 27/02/2007

British

Angela Margaret Pickles

director · Since 10/12/2019

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Former

Robert Bolderson

director · Resigned 27/02/2007

Robert Bolderson

secretary · Resigned 27/02/2007

John Pickles

director · Resigned 01/10/2014

Simon David Pickles

director · Resigned 07/10/2019

Alexander James Pickles

director · Resigned 27/04/2026

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

Change History

officer appointedPICKLES, Christopher John
2026-07-26
officer appointedPICKLES, Angela Margaret
2026-07-26
officer appointedPICKLES, Christopher John
2026-07-26
statusactive
2026-07-26

Active

typeltd
2026-07-26

Private Limited Company

address line1Wheelbase Engineering Ltd Chanters Way
2026-07-26

WHEELBASE ENGINEERING LTD CHANTERS WAY

post townDarwen
2026-07-26

DARWEN

CompanyRankvs 110+ SIC 29201 peers
63

Financial strength63th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.02× · 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£10k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£113

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£33k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£16k

Debtors

£1.5M

50avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£49k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.02+£0
20241.11+£0
20241.14-£363k
20231.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.