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Really Useful Products Ltd

03899123

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Whistler Drive, Castleford, WF10 5HX
Incorporated 23/12/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/12/2025

Due 28/12/2026

On track

Industry

22220
Manufacture of plastic packing goods

Officers

Michael Pickles

director · Since 28/03/2000

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Marc Anthony Pickles

director · Since 01/01/2011

British · United Kingdom · Age 42

Marc Anthony Pickles

secretary · Since 20/11/2014

Former

Form 10 Directors Fd Ltd

corporate nominee director · Resigned 23/12/1999

Form 10 Secretaries Fd Ltd

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 23/12/1999

Jolene Anna Pickles

secretary · Resigned 01/09/2009

Carole Ann Crawford

director · Resigned 11/02/2013

Carole Ann Crawford

secretary · Resigned 11/02/2013

Neil Andrew Ashton

director · Resigned 20/11/2014

Neil Andrew Ashton

secretary · Resigned 20/11/2014

Katrin Gisela Andersson

director · Resigned 27/01/2017

Julie Helen Walker

director · Resigned 30/04/2019

Persons with Significant Control

Shaman Investments Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Whistler Drive, ., Castleford, WF10 5HX

Reg: 07054438 · England & Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges10 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/11/2023Registered 27/11/2023
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 11/09/2019Registered 23/09/2019
Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD · HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 16/01/2017Registered 16/01/2017
Charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANACE (UK) LTD · HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 31/05/2016Registered 03/06/2016Satisfied 17/01/2017
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/04/2016Registered 18/04/2016Satisfied 18/04/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/11/2014Registered 03/12/2014
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 30/11/2012Registered 08/12/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/06/2012Registered 08/06/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 27/03/2012Registered 28/03/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 30/03/2007Registered 03/04/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 30/03/2007Registered 03/04/2007
charge
satisfied

LCP ESTATES LIMITED

Created 07/09/2005Registered 13/09/2005Satisfied 04/07/2023
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/04/2000Registered 11/04/2000

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line1
2026-06-08

WHISTLER DRIVE

post townCastleford
2026-06-08

CASTLEFORD

officer appointedPICKLES, Marc Anthony
2026-06-08
officer appointedPICKLES, Marc Anthony
2026-06-08
officer appointedPICKLES, Michael
2026-06-08

CompanyRankvs 33+ SIC 22220 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.36× · 12/20
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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Turnover

£53.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£17.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£168k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£948k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.8M

Current Liabilities

£12.3M

Fixed Assets

£18.6M

Debtors

£11.1M

Cost of Sales

£42.1M

Gross Profit

£11.1M

Admin Expenses

£9.8M

Operating Profit

£1.8M

Profit After Tax

£709k

293avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£74k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.8M
NI contributions£894k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£23.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.36

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.