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Quality Essential Distribution Limited

03391401

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

Unit 445 Oakshott Place, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8AT
Incorporated 24/06/1997

Previously known as

Quality Electrical Distribution Ltd · until 04/02/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/06/2026

Due 08/07/2027

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr Ian Garden

director · Since 13/06/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Ian Garden

director · Since 13/06/2025

British · England · Age 51

Former

Company Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 24/06/1997

Temple Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 24/06/1997

Rosemary Jean Smith

director · Resigned 19/10/1998

Robert Pearce Center

secretary · Resigned 19/10/1998

Nigel Worthington

secretary · Resigned 07/02/2000

Matthew Robert Philp

director · Resigned 11/10/2023

Andrew Barker

director · Resigned 04/07/2024

Ian William Smith

director · Resigned 13/06/2025

David Arrowsmith

director · Resigned 13/06/2025

David Arrowsmith

secretary · Resigned 13/06/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Icg Holdings Preston Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

St Georges House, St. Georges Street, Chorley, PR7 2AA

Reg: 16298971 · The Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 13/06/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Ian William Smith

Ceased 13/06/2025

Mr David Arrowsmith

Ceased 13/06/2025

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 16/07/2025Registered 21/07/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 13/06/2025Registered 25/06/2025
Charge
outstanding

DAVID ARROWSMITH · IAN SMITH · LINDSAY ARROWSMITH · DEBORAH SMITH

Created 13/06/2025Registered 24/06/2025
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1997Registered 28/08/1997

Change History

officer appointedGARDEN, Ian
2026-08-08
statusactive
2026-08-08

Active

typeltd
2026-08-08

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 445 Oakshott Place
2026-08-08

UNIT 445 OAKSHOTT PLACE

post townPreston
2026-08-08

PRESTON

CompanyRankvs 4872+ SIC 46900 peers
63

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees25th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.55× · 16/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£754k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£123k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£699k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£69k

Debtors

£1.2M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£92k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£14k
Assets less current liabilities£768k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.55+£0
20251.55-£933k
20243.06-£91k
20232.95

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.