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Medica Packaging Limited

02776882

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

CREWE HALL, CREWE, CW1 6UL
Incorporated 04/01/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/01/2026

Due 18/01/2027

On track

Industry

17219
Manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers

Officers

Mr Gerard Patrick Harford

director · Since 01/06/2016

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Mark Bryan Stokes

director · Since 01/02/2019

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 4 other boards

Mark Stokes

secretary · Since 18/12/2020

Mr James Douglas Agnew

director · Since 18/12/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 19 other boards

Mr Jeremy James Brade

director · Since 18/12/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Appleseed Bidco Ltd

75–100% shares

26 Seymour Street, Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JA

Reg: 09250828 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Appleseed Investmentss Llp

Ceased 05/04/2019

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 18/01/2023Registered 19/01/2023
Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 28/02/2022Registered 04/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

APPLESEED INVESTMENTS LLP

Created 30/10/2014Registered 13/11/2014Satisfied 31/05/2019
Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 30/10/2014Registered 04/11/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 19/12/2011Registered 22/12/2011Satisfied 06/11/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC CORPORATE TRUSTEE COMPANY UK LIMITED

Created 19/12/2011Registered 22/12/2011Satisfied 24/10/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (LTSBCF)

Created 01/02/2011Registered 05/02/2011Satisfied 20/12/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/02/2011Registered 05/02/2011Satisfied 20/12/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/02/2011Registered 05/02/2011Satisfied 20/12/2011
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 21/08/2007Registered 23/08/2007Satisfied 05/02/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 26/05/2006Registered 06/06/2006Satisfied 05/02/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 22/12/2005Registered 10/01/2006Satisfied 05/02/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 22/12/2005Registered 04/01/2006Satisfied 05/02/2011
charge
satisfied

THE WELLCOME FOUNDATION LIMITED

Created 01/07/1993Registered 12/07/1993Satisfied 03/08/2005
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 01/07/1993Registered 05/07/1993Satisfied 18/11/2005

CompanyRankvs 420+ SIC 17219 peers
61

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.43× · 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.

Employees6/15 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 directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£9.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£895k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£788k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.4M

Current Liabilities

£5.5M

Fixed Assets

£3.0M

Debtors

£11.0M

Admin Expenses

£5.8M

Profit After Tax

£588k

2avg. employees-168

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.1M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.43+£588k
20242.24+£287k
20232.18+£1.3M
20222.24—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.