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Unique Forwarding Limited

04306605

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

SWIFT HOUSE, CHELMSFORD, CM1 1GU
Incorporated 18/10/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Jim Harman

director · Since 30/05/2019

British

Stuart Richard Hill

director · Since 30/05/2019

British

John Peter Honey

director · Since 30/05/2019

British

Former

Steven Stoffer

secretary · Resigned 30/05/2019

Paramount Company Searches Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 18/10/2001

Steven Stoffer

director · Resigned 30/05/2019

Ruben Michael Strasser

director · Resigned 30/05/2019

Matthew Andrew Stroud

director · Resigned 30/08/2024

Paramount Properties (Uk) Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 18/10/2001

CompanyRankvs 1620+ SIC 49410 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.83× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

Going concern doubt: -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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£11.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£834k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£11.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£17.9M

Current Liabilities

£6.3M

Fixed Assets

£72k

Debtors

£17.1M

Cost of Sales

£26.9M

Admin Expenses

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

£1.4M

39avg. employees+9

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£489k
Dividends paid£424k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.4M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£11.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.83+£2.5M
20212.56

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.