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Portico Shipping Limited

02012886

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

PORTICO HOUSE, PORTSMOUTH, PO1 4QY
Incorporated 22/04/1986

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

52101
52101

Officers

Mr Stephen Williams

director · Since 06/10/2017

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Shakira Verity Powell

secretary · Since 01/05/2020

Mr Justin Lee Atkin

director · Since 10/12/2021

NON-EXEC DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Camilla Edwina Carlbom Flinn

director · Since 10/12/2021

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SWEDISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Richard Charles Lewis

director · Since 01/04/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Mark Stuart Webb

director · Since 01/04/2022

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Portico Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

C/O Portsmouth City Council, Civic Offices, Portsmouth, PO1 2BG

Reg: 16087414 · England & Wales · Limited

Notified 19/11/2024

Former PSCs

Portsmouth City Council

Ceased 19/11/2024

Mr Mark Robin Willcox

Ceased 27/07/2017

Mr Martin Stephen Putman

Ceased 06/11/2016

Mr Christopher Ward

Ceased 08/04/2017

Mr Mike Sellers

Ceased 25/07/2021

Mr Michael John Lane

Ceased 30/04/2020

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

Created 12/11/2024Registered 26/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

Created 16/07/2018Registered 18/07/2018
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 22/05/2008Registered 05/06/2008
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND, AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR ITSELF AND THE OTHERS

Created 24/08/2007Registered 31/08/2007Satisfied 05/03/2008
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2002Registered 15/01/2002Satisfied 05/08/2004
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 23/02/2000Registered 08/03/2000Satisfied 28/06/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1999Registered 25/03/1999Satisfied 29/02/2008
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 31/01/1997Registered 07/02/1997Satisfied 05/08/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/02/1994Registered 24/02/1994Satisfied 09/08/2002
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/06/1991Registered 17/06/1991Satisfied 28/05/1994
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/04/1989Registered 27/04/1989Satisfied 20/09/2000

CompanyRankvs 48+ SIC 52101 peers
59

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees60th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.56× · 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 strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees9/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£5.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£492k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£38k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.2M

Current Liabilities

£6.5M

Fixed Assets

£14.4M

Debtors

£9.6M

Admin Expenses

£11.5M

Profit After Tax

£38k

2avg. employees-173

People Costs

Wages & salaries£7.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£18.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.56+£38k
20241.65

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.