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Essential Futures Limited

04541238

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

HARLAXTON HOUSE LONG BENNINGTON BUSINESS PARK, NEWARK, NG23 5JR
Incorporated 20/09/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/09/2025

Due 14/10/2026

On track

Industry

86900
Other human health activities

Officers

Ms Christa Iris Echtle

director · Since 25/08/2021

DIRECTOR

GERMAN,BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 16 other boards

Helen Louise Stokes

director · Since 17/12/2021

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 21 other boards

Mr William Charlton Wright

director · Since 10/06/2024

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 20 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ecs Debtco Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Harlaxton House, Long Bennington Business Park, Newark, NG23 5JR

Reg: 08792969 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ALTER DOMUS TRUSTEES (UK) LIMITED

Created 07/04/2026Registered 14/04/2026
Charge
outstanding

ALTER DOMUS TRUSTEES (UK) LIMITED AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 27/02/2025Registered 28/02/2025
Charge
satisfied

ALTER DOMUS TRUSTEES (UK) LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT FOR THE SECURED PARTIES)

Created 27/09/2021Registered 28/09/2021Satisfied 17/03/2026
Charge
satisfied

TOSCAFUND GP LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES (SECURITY AGENT)

Created 28/11/2018Registered 04/12/2018Satisfied 29/09/2021
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/02/2016Registered 12/02/2016
Charge
satisfied

SOVEREIGN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 03/02/2014Registered 07/02/2014Satisfied 29/09/2021
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 03/02/2014Registered 05/02/2014Satisfied 02/07/2021
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/03/2007Registered 17/03/2007Satisfied 13/12/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/03/2007Registered 17/03/2007Satisfied 13/12/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/03/2007Registered 17/03/2007Satisfied 13/12/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/08/2003Registered 09/08/2003Satisfied 13/12/2013

CompanyRankvs 1380+ SIC 86900 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 11.59× · 20/20
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.

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

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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£5.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£609k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£615k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.2M

Current Liabilities

£625k

Fixed Assets

£14k

Debtors

£6.6M

Cost of Sales

£4.4M

Gross Profit

£1.1M

Admin Expenses

£714k

Operating Profit

£335k

Profit After Tax

£619k

174avg. employees+9

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.1M
NI contributions£338k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202511.59+£619k
202412.05+£758k
202312.03+£388k
202212.03+£252k
20219.60+£126k
202010.60—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.