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A E Yates Directional Drilling Ltd

03091495

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

A E Yates Ltd Cranfield Road, Lostock Ind. Estate, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SB
Incorporated 15/08/1995

Previously known as

A E Yates Trenchless Solutions(Ireland) Ltd. · until 27/02/2020
A.E. Yates Civil Engineering Limited · until 19/11/2015
Cranfield General Trading Company Limited · until 08/11/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/08/2026

Due 19/08/2027

On track

Industry

42990
Construction of other civil engineering projects

Officers

Miss Victoria Michelle Whitehead

director · Since 01/03/2016

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Helen Elizabeth Atkinson

director · Since 01/02/2020

HUMAN RESOURCES

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nicholas John Kenneth Whitehead

director · Since 01/02/2020

CIVIL ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Victoria Michelle Whitehead

secretary · Since 14/05/2021

Also on 8 other boards

Victoria Michelle Whitehead

director · Since 01/03/2016

British · England · Age 55

Nicholas John Kenneth Whitehead

director · Since 01/02/2020

British · England · Age 43

Helen Elizabeth Atkinson

director · Since 01/02/2020

English · England · Age 53

Victoria Michelle Whitehead

secretary · Since 14/05/2021

Former

Paul Boron

director · Resigned 03/01/2020

Stephen John Harrison

director · Resigned 03/01/2020

Peter George Robson

director · Resigned 03/01/2020

Stephen John Harrison

secretary · Resigned 01/02/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Miss Victoria Michelle Whitehead

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 55

A E Yates Ltd Cranfield Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SB

Notified 03/08/2021

Mrs Helen Elizabeth Atkinson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 53

A E Yates Ltd Cranfield Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SB

Notified 03/08/2021

Mr Nicholas John Kenneth Whitehead

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 43

A E Yates Ltd Cranfield Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SB

Notified 10/08/2021

Former PSCs

Mr John Crompton Whitehead

Ceased 04/08/2021

Mrs Judith Ann Whitehead

Ceased 04/08/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 23/07/2021Registered 28/07/2021

Change History

officer appointed → WHITEHEAD, Victoria Michelle
2026-09-10
officer appointed → ATKINSON, Helen Elizabeth
2026-09-10
officer appointed → WHITEHEAD, Nicholas John Kenneth
2026-09-10
officer appointed → WHITEHEAD, Victoria Michelle
2026-09-10
status → active
2026-09-10

Active

type → ltd
2026-09-10

Private Limited Company

address line1 → A E Yates Ltd Cranfield Road
2026-09-10

A E YATES LTD CRANFIELD ROAD

post town → Lostock, Bolton
2026-09-10

LOSTOCK, BOLTON

CompanyRankvs 10339+ SIC 42990 peers
33

Financial strength22th percentile among SIC peers · 6/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.73× · 6/20
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 strength6/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£438k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£88k

Debtors

£1.1M

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£350k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.73
20250.73
20240.84
20230.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History91 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

18/08/20263 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

18/08/20262 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

18/08/20262 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

18/08/20262 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

18/08/20262 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

11/03/20269 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

13/08/20253 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

07/05/20252 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

07/05/20258 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

02/05/20252 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

02/05/20253 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/08/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

02/05/20248 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

28/09/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

26/01/20238 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

09/08/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

17/02/20228 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

12/08/20212 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

05/08/20213 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

05/08/20211 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

05/08/20211 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

03/08/20214 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

28/07/20218 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

26/05/20212 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

26/05/20215 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

15/03/20216 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

20/08/20203 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

27/02/20203 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

14/02/20202 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

14/02/20202 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

14/02/20201 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

15/01/20202 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

15/01/20201 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

15/01/20201 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

15/01/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/08/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

01/05/20192 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/08/20183 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

20/04/20182 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/08/20173 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

26/04/20172 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

15/08/20166 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

29/04/20162 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

15/03/20162 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

15/03/20162 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

15/03/20162 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

15/03/20162 pages · PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

19/11/20153 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

08/09/20155 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

28/05/20152 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/08/20145 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

24/03/20142 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/08/20135 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

11/10/20124 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

20/08/20125 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

30/05/20123 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

17/08/20115 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

27/05/20114 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

24/08/20105 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

27/05/20104 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

28/08/20094 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

05/06/20092 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

15/08/20084 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

28/02/20082 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

11/09/20077 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

02/08/20072 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

07/09/20068 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

05/07/20062 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

27/09/20057 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

18/07/20052 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

13/09/20042 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

10/09/20047 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

01/09/20037 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

29/06/20032 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

20/09/20027 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

24/06/20022 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

28/08/20016 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with made up date

13/06/20012 pages · PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

07/11/20002 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

22/09/20006 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

07/03/20002 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

18/08/19996 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

21/07/19992 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

17/09/19984 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

02/07/19982 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

14/10/19972 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

22/08/19974 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

02/09/19966 pages · PDF
224

legacy

17/08/19951 page · PDF
88(2)R

legacy

17/08/19952 pages · PDF
Incorporated

incorporation company

15/08/199520 pages · PDF