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Instant Despatch Services Limited

04482914

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
37 / 100

High Risk

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
12/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

UNIT 8, MANSARD CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 5DL
Incorporated 11/07/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/05/2026

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/11/2025

Due 24/11/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Dennis Roger Shaw

director · Since 11/07/2002

COURIER SERVICE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mrs Michelle Shaw

secretary · Since 06/01/2009

SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 52

Mr Roy Garnham

director · Since 06/10/2015

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Dennis Roger Shaw

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 57

Unit 8, Mansard Close, Northampton, NN5 5DL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Roy Garnham

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 63

Unit 8, Mansard Close, Northampton, NN5 5DL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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WEDO INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 12/09/2025Registered 22/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF LOOP LOGISTICS PENSION SCHEME, DENNIS SHAW AS TRUST

Created 23/06/2025Registered 03/07/2025
Charge
satisfied

FINBIZ FUNDING LIMITED

Created 01/10/2024Registered 08/10/2024Satisfied 20/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

PRAETURA INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 15/02/2024Registered 16/02/2024Satisfied 21/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF LOOP LOGISTICS PENSION SCHEME · DENNIS SHAW AS TRUSTEE OF LOOP LOGISTICS PENSION SCHEME · ROY GARNHAM AS TRUSTEE OF LOOP LOGISTICS PENSION SCHEME

Created 11/08/2023Registered 29/08/2023Satisfied 15/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE LOOP LOGISTICS PENSION SCHEME · DENNIS SHAW AS TRUSTEE OF THE LOOP LOGISTICS PENSION SCHEME

Created 21/11/2018Registered 06/12/2018Satisfied 15/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

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

Created 28/11/2014Registered 28/11/2014Satisfied 22/10/2025
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2011Registered 24/02/2011
charge
satisfied

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

Created 21/01/2011Registered 25/01/2011Satisfied 22/10/2025
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/05/2008Registered 20/05/2008Satisfied 04/09/2025

Insolvency History1 case

in administration

Glyn Mummery (practitioner) · Julie Humphrey (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 24323+ SIC 49410 peers
31

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.72× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Net Worth

-£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£813k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£2.9M

Fixed Assets

£158k

Debtors

£1.7M

44avg. employees+11

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£654k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.72-£124k
2023-£705k
2022-£424k
2021+£165k
2021+£112k
2020-£35k
2019-£206k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.