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Direct Commercial Limited

03133493

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Redwing House Hedgerows Business Park, Colchester Road, Chelmsford, CM2 5PB
Incorporated 04/12/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2026

group

Next accounts due

30/11/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/12/2025

Due 18/12/2026

On track

Industry

65120
Non-life insurance

Officers

Mr Liam James Guilfoyle

secretary · Since 31/05/2007

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Mr Liam James Guilfoyle

director · Since 01/08/2007

FINANCE DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip Michael Cunningham Bsc Hons

director · Since 20/01/2010

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Carl Mark Anthony Cripps

director · Since 06/05/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Christopher Joseph Webb

director · Since 06/05/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mr Peter Houlihan

director · Since 25/05/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

IRISH · ENGLAND

Mr Joseph Hantson

director · Since 21/09/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Liam James Guilfoyle

secretary · Since 31/05/2007

English

Liam James Guilfoyle

director · Since 01/08/2007

English · England

Philip Michael Cunningham

director · Since 20/01/2010

British · England

Carl Mark Anthony Cripps

director · Since 06/05/2020

British · England

Christopher Joseph Webb

director · Since 06/05/2020

British · England

Peter Houlihan

director · Since 25/05/2023

Irish · England

Joseph Hantson

director · Since 21/09/2023

British · England

Former

Emma Sant

secretary · Resigned 31/01/1996

Patricia Ellen Cunningham

secretary · Resigned 01/12/1999

Philip Michael Cunningham

director · Resigned 03/05/2002

Emma Marie Claude Cunningham

secretary · Resigned 03/05/2002

Emma Marie Claude Cunningham

director · Resigned 03/05/2002

Charles John Mccarthy

director · Resigned 20/12/2004

Neil Fraser Skinner

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2007

Neil Fraser Skinner

director · Resigned 31/05/2007

Christopher Joseph Webb

director · Resigned 31/03/2009

Robert James Crothers

director · Resigned 05/04/2010

Philip Cunningham

director · Resigned 28/02/2011

Charles Colin Butler

director · Resigned 15/06/2011

Emma Marie Claude Cunningham

secretary · Resigned 08/12/2021

Colin Henry Oleszko

director · Resigned 21/09/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Hcc International Insurance Company Plc

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Reg: 01575839 · Companies House · Public Limited Company

Notified 08/09/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Philip Michael Cunningham

Ceased 08/09/2026

Stm Fidecs Trust Company Limited As Trustees Of The Carraig Employee Benefit Trust

Ceased 15/08/2018

Mrs Emma Marie Claude Cunningham

Ceased 08/12/2021

Electric Bidco Limited

Ceased 08/12/2021

Charges1 outstanding

A registered charge
satisfied

KROLL TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED

Created 18/12/2025Registered 17/09/2026Satisfied 17/09/2026
Charge
outstanding

KROLL TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED

Created 18/12/2025Registered 05/01/2026

Change History

officer appointed → GUILFOYLE, Liam James
2026-10-11
officer appointed → CRIPPS, Carl Mark Anthony
2026-10-11
officer appointed → CUNNINGHAM, Philip Michael
2026-10-11
officer appointed → GUILFOYLE, Liam James
2026-10-11
officer appointed → HANTSON, Joseph
2026-10-11
officer appointed → HOULIHAN, Peter
2026-10-11
officer appointed → WEBB, Christopher Joseph
2026-10-11
status → active
2026-10-11

Active

type → ltd
2026-10-11

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Redwing House Hedgerows Business Park
2026-10-11

REDWING HOUSE HEDGEROWS BUSINESS PARK

post town → Chelmsford
2026-10-11

CHELMSFORD

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 65120 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.94× · 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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 going concer

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2026

Net Worth

£31.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£17.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£28.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£42.5M

Current Liabilities

£14.4M

Fixed Assets

£4.0M

Debtors

£37.4M

Cost of Sales

£162k

Admin Expenses

£17.0M

Profit After Tax

£13.0M

195avg. employees+193

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6.2M
Dividends paid-£2.8M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.5M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£271k
Assets less current liabilities£32.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20262.94+£0
20262.94-£3.2M
20252.99+£12.4M
20242.62—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

17/09/20262 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

17/09/20261 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

17/09/20261 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

12/08/202634 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company previous extended

05/03/20261 page · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

12/01/20262 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

05/01/202654 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

13/12/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

30/07/202537 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

10/12/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

22/07/202432 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

12/07/20241 page · PDF
AAMD

accounts amended with accounts type group

16/04/202435 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

16/04/202431 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

18/12/20233 pages · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

18/12/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

03/10/20232 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

03/10/20231 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

07/06/20232 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

05/06/202310 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

19/12/20224 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

19/12/20224 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

19/12/20221 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

19/12/20221 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

22/08/202210 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current shortened

28/02/20221 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

06/12/20213 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/12/20212 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/12/20212 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

01/12/20211 page · PDF
DISS40

gazette filings brought up to date

12/05/20211 page · PDF
GAZ1

gazette notice compulsory

11/05/20211 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

06/05/202110 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

25/01/20213 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/01/20212 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/01/20212 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/01/20212 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

09/09/202013 pages · PDF
CC04

statement of companys objects

27/12/20192 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

13/12/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type unaudited abridged

14/05/20199 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

18/12/20184 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

18/12/20181 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

07/08/20181 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type unaudited abridged

04/05/20189 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

20/12/20174 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

19/12/20172 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

07/09/20176 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

16/06/201730 pages · PDF
DISS40

gazette filings brought up to date

10/06/20171 page · PDF
GAZ1

gazette notice compulsory

30/05/20171 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

22/03/20171 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

11/01/20177 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

03/10/20162 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

06/05/201621 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

31/12/20155 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

31/12/20145 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

31/12/20144 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

04/12/201421 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

05/01/201421 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

31/12/20135 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

07/02/20135 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

03/01/201321 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

09/12/20115 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

05/12/201121 pages · PDF
Share buyback

capital return purchase own shares

22/08/20113 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

09/08/20111 page · PDF
Share buyback

capital return purchase own shares

17/06/20113 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

14/03/20112 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

14/03/20111 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

23/12/20108 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

01/12/201019 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

19/04/20101 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

20/01/20102 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

23/12/20096 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/12/20092 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/12/20092 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/12/20092 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/12/20092 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

31/07/200919 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

07/04/20091 page · PDF
363a

legacy

18/12/20085 pages · PDF
353

legacy

17/12/20081 page · PDF
287

legacy

17/12/20081 page · PDF
190

legacy

17/12/20081 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

10/07/200819 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

06/12/20073 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

22/11/20071 page · PDF
403a

legacy

22/11/20071 page · PDF
288a

legacy

24/09/20071 page · PDF
288a

legacy

24/09/20071 page · PDF
288c

legacy

21/09/20071 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

17/09/200718 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

31/05/20071 page · PDF
288b

legacy

31/05/20071 page · PDF
288b

legacy

31/05/20071 page · PDF
363a

legacy

20/12/20063 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

05/09/200618 pages · PDF
169

legacy

23/02/20061 page · PDF
363s

legacy

22/12/20059 pages · PDF