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Challenger Handling Limited

03133751

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

CHALLENGER HOUSE, OWL LANE, WF12 7RF
Incorporated 04/12/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/01/2026

Due 30/01/2027

On track

Industry

28220
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment

Officers

Mr Richard Green C Eng Mimeche Bsc

director · Since 03/01/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Samuel Warwick Pepper

director · Since 03/01/1996

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Steve Hessey

secretary · Since 01/10/2024

Also on 1 other board

Mr Steve Hessey

director · Since 01/10/2024

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Martyn Waites

director · Since 01/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Warwick Street Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Challenger House, Horace Waller V C Parade, Dewsbury, WF12 7RF

Notified 01/09/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Samuel Warwick Pepper

Ceased 01/09/2022

Mr Richard Green

Ceased 01/09/2022

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/05/2026Registered 22/05/2026
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/12/2023Registered 19/12/2023
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/10/2016Registered 25/10/2016
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/05/2016Registered 27/05/2016
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/10/2014Registered 06/10/2014Satisfied 22/06/2016
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/08/2014Registered 01/09/2014Satisfied 22/06/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/08/2006Registered 05/09/2006Satisfied 07/11/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/02/1996Registered 22/02/1996Satisfied 02/07/2016

CompanyRankvs 140+ SIC 28220 peers
66

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 12/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/03/2024

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.3M

Current Liabilities

£4.1M

Fixed Assets

£319k

Debtors

£1.5M

34avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£7k
Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.31-£560k
20231.54-£710k
20222.33+£510k
20212.05+£698k
20201.59+£440k
20191.65

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.