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Esl Fuels Limited

04007349

active
Private Limited Company
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)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

DOCKYARD ROAD, ELLESMERE PORT, CH65 4EF
Incorporated 05/06/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/01/2026

Due 09/02/2027

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr Stephen David Whittaker

director · Since 05/06/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mrs Janet Whittaker

secretary · Since 09/06/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Janet Whittaker

director · Since 09/06/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stephen David Whittaker

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

Foxhills, Kennel Lane, Northwich, CW8 2EA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Janet Ann Whittaker

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 68

Foxhills, Kennel Lane, Northwich, CW8 2EA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/10/2018Registered 03/10/2018
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 02/10/2018Registered 02/10/2018
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/10/2018Registered 02/10/2018
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/10/2017Registered 24/10/2017Satisfied 25/10/2019
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/05/2017Registered 01/06/2017Satisfied 25/10/2019
Charge
outstanding

JANET ANN WHITTAKER · STEPHEN DAVID WHITTAKER

Created 01/11/2016Registered 11/11/2016
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/01/2015Registered 24/01/2015Satisfied 13/04/2016
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/10/2013Registered 17/10/2013Satisfied 03/11/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/03/2012Registered 31/03/2012Satisfied 07/11/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/12/2010Registered 14/12/2010Satisfied 22/07/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/04/2007Registered 28/04/2007Satisfied 22/07/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2002Registered 03/10/2002Satisfied 16/06/2007

CompanyRankvs 4160+ SIC 32990 peers
49

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.5× · 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.

Employees2/15 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£23.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£145k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£14.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£20.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£61.1M

Current Liabilities

£40.8M

Fixed Assets

£3.9M

Debtors

£34.9M

Cost of Sales

£197.4M

Admin Expenses

£3.0M

Profit After Tax

£10.9M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.5M
Dividends paid£6.0M

Director Loans(2024)

Company owes directors£557k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£192k
Bank loans & overdrafts£8.9M
Assets less current liabilities£24.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.50+£0
20251.50+£4.9M
20241.51+£8.3M
20231.56+£4.7M
20221.17+£1.9M
20181.57—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.