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O.P. Chocolate Limited

02557248

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

High Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3TB
Incorporated 12/11/1990

Previously known as

Chasestyle Limited · until 04/01/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/02/2026

Due 27/02/2027

On track

Industry

10821
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
10822
Manufacture of sugar confectionery

Officers

Alphonsus Paul Lambert Walder

director · Since 07/07/2021

Dutch · Switzerland · Age 40

Natasha Elizabeth Hurford-John

secretary · Since 01/02/2025

Julie Dawn Clarke-Read

director · Since 01/02/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Former

Paul Graeme Roberts

director · Resigned 24/03/1994

David Jeremy Holden

director · Resigned 24/03/1994

David Carter

director · Resigned 31/03/1998

Reginald Paul Stirling Baker

secretary · Resigned 31/12/1998

Martin Race

director · Resigned 31/01/2000

Philip William Evans

secretary · Resigned 10/12/2004

Jean Claude Poirrier

director · Resigned 21/06/2005

Gareth Newton Thomas

secretary · Resigned 14/01/2020

Patrick Poirrier

director · Resigned 07/07/2021

Bruce Keith Tomlinson

director · Resigned 31/12/2021

Dominic Francis Shaw

director · Resigned 31/08/2022

Kate Louise Williams

secretary · Resigned 09/11/2022

Maxine Clair Radcliffe

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alphonsus Walder

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Dutch · Belgium · Age 69

C/O Baronie Nv, Kolvestraat 70, Brugge B-8000

Notified 07/07/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Jean-Claude Georges Poirrier

Ceased 07/07/2021

Mr Patrick Jean-Claude, Pierre Poirrier

Ceased 07/07/2021

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 21/06/2024Registered 03/07/2024
charge
satisfied

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

Created 16/11/2012Registered 17/11/2012Satisfied 25/02/2020
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 05/11/2012Registered 07/11/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 24/10/2012Registered 26/10/2012
charge
satisfied

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

Created 31/03/2011Registered 02/04/2011Satisfied 25/02/2020
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 02/07/2010Registered 06/07/2010
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 15/03/2005Registered 17/03/2005Satisfied 14/03/2011
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 02/06/2004Registered 03/06/2004Satisfied 14/03/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 29/12/2003Registered 30/12/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2003Registered 20/05/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 24/03/2003Registered 08/04/2003
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 25/03/2003Registered 27/03/2003Satisfied 14/03/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2003Registered 27/02/2003
charge
satisfied

CREDIT LYONNAIS COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 01/03/2000Registered 08/03/2000Satisfied 12/05/2011
charge
satisfied

CREDIT LYONNAIS.

Created 09/03/1995Registered 15/03/1995Satisfied 06/03/2003

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-04

Active

typeltd
2026-06-04

Private Limited Company

address line1High Street
2026-06-04

HIGH STREET

post townMerthyr Tydfil
2026-06-04

MERTHYR TYDFIL

officer appointedHURFORD-JOHN, Natasha Elizabeth
2026-06-04
officer appointedCLARKE-READ, Julie Dawn
2026-06-04
officer appointedWALDER, Alphonsus Paul Lambert
2026-06-04

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 10821 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.27× · 20/20
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.

Liquidity20/20 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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£90.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£23.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£16.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£23.9M

Current Liabilities

£7.3M

Fixed Assets

£7.7M

Debtors

£15.8M

Cost of Sales

£78.0M

Gross Profit

£12.1M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Operating Profit

£6.5M

Profit After Tax

£5.0M

447avg. employees+33

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£12.7M
NI contributions£1.1M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.6M
Assets less current liabilities£24.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.27+£5.0M
20232.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.