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Lombard Shipping Plc

01953010

active
Public Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

LOMBARD HOUSE WHITEHOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE, IPSWICH, IP1 5SF
Incorporated 07/10/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/05/2025

Due 14/06/2026

On track

Industry

52290
Other transportation support activities

Officers

Mr Simon Peter Fraser

director · Since 24/08/1991

SHIPPING AGENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 2 other boards

Sara Jane Fraser

secretary · Since 07/11/1995

BRITISH · Age 62

Mr Kenneth Blood

director · Since 01/09/2017

OPERATIONS MANAGER

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mr Alan James Foulkes

director · Since 01/09/2017

FREIGHT FORWARDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Peter James Fraser

director · Since 01/09/2017

OPERATIONS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Whitcott Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Lombard House, Lovetofts Drive, Ipswich, IP1 5SF

Reg: 09819947 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 27/07/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF THE LOMBARD SHIPPING EXECUTIVE PENSION SCHEME BEING OVAL TRUSTEES LIMITED, SIMO

Created 20/05/2020Registered 21/05/2020
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/10/2015Registered 13/10/2015
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/05/2008Registered 23/05/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/07/1997Registered 01/08/1997Satisfied 26/01/1999
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 15/02/1996Registered 27/02/1996Satisfied 01/05/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/03/1995Registered 23/03/1995Satisfied 19/07/1997
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 13/06/1994Registered 14/06/1994Satisfied 01/05/2008

CompanyRankvs 25170+ SIC 52290 peers
56

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees35th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.51× · 16/20
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.

Employees5/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£879k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£590k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.8M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£3.4M

Admin Expenses

£3.6M

Profit After Tax

£435k

1avg. employees-91

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£17k
Dividends paid£300k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.51+£435k
20241.29+£172k
20231.30+£145k
20221.26+£284k
20211.34+£149k
20201.08+£55k
20190.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.