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Express Contract Drying Ltd

03216491

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

FLAT 5.02, CLIFTON, BS8 1SZ
Incorporated 25/06/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10890
Manufacture of other food products

Officers

David Patrick Mcdermott

director · Since 20/08/1996

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Jacqueline Spavin

director · Since 23/03/2004

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Jacqueline Spavin

secretary · Since 01/05/2004

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Diane May Fudge Bsc Hons

director · Since 10/06/2009

TEACHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Mr Nicholas Jonathan Ball

director · Since 01/02/2012

MANAGER

WELSH · WALES · Age 53

Mr Patrick Mcdonagh

director · Since 01/03/2017

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

IRISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Patrick Mcdermott

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

Flat 5.02, 2-7 Elmdale Road, Bristol, BS8 1SZ

Notified 25/06/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/07/2014Registered 19/07/2014Satisfied 29/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2010Registered 25/02/2010Satisfied 29/06/2024
charge
satisfied

WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 23/03/2005Registered 02/04/2005Satisfied 12/08/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/07/2003Registered 23/07/2003Satisfied 29/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/03/2002Registered 09/11/2002Satisfied 29/06/2024
charge
outstanding

WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 14/03/2002Registered 20/03/2002
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/03/2000Registered 30/03/2000Satisfied 29/06/2024

CompanyRankvs 12+ SIC 10890 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.61× · 20/20
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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£4.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£2.2M

67avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.7M
Signed by 2024-05-01Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.61+£0
20253.61+£901k
20242.50+£157k
20234.14-£2.0M
20224.69+£2.0M
20213.04-£940k
20203.76-£77k
20193.54

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.