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Option Hygiene Limited

03420269

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Unit 6 Riverside Industrial, Estate, Cliffe Street, Nelson, BB9 7QR
Incorporated 15/08/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/08/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/08/2025

Due 29/08/2026

On track

Industry

20590
Manufacture of other chemical products
46690
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
46750
Wholesale of chemical products

Officers

Mr John Christopher Preston

director · Since 15/08/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 8 other boards

Mr John Thomas Derbyshire

director · Since 15/08/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 2 other boards

Mr John Christopher Preston

secretary · Since 23/10/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 8 other boards

John Thomas Derbyshire

director · Since 15/08/1997

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

John Christopher Preston

director · Since 15/08/1997

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

John Christopher Preston

secretary · Since 23/10/1998

British

Former

William Andrew Joseph Tester

nominee director · Resigned 15/08/1997

Howard Thomas

nominee secretary · Resigned 15/08/1997

Philip Merrion Preston

secretary · Resigned 16/08/1998

Leigh Philip Preston

director · Resigned 01/10/1998

Philip Merrion Preston

director · Resigned 29/03/2004

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Thomas Derbyshire

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Unit 6 Riverside Industrial, Nelson, BB9 7QR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Preston

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Unit 6 Riverside Industrial, Nelson, BB9 7QR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 05/07/2010Registered 07/07/2010
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/06/2009Registered 19/06/2009
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 17/04/1998Registered 22/04/1998

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-14

Active

typeltd
2026-07-14

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 6 Riverside Industrial
2026-07-14

UNIT 6 RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL

post townNelson
2026-07-14

NELSON

CompanyRankvs 310+ SIC 20590 peers
57

Financial strength50th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.06× · 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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£18k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£283

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£12k

Working capital

Current Assets

£221k

Current Liabilities

£209k

Fixed Assets

£8k

Debtors

£160k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£20k
Signed by Mr John Preston 31 March 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.06+£8k
20241.03-£34k
20231.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.