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P W Gates Distribution Limited

04552128

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

3 DOOLITTLE YARD FROGHALL ROAD, BEDFORD, MK45 2NW
Incorporated 03/10/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/05/2026

Due 27/05/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mary Jeanette Gates

director · Since 03/10/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Peter William Gates

director · Since 03/10/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Mr Christopher Lynch

director · Since 26/01/2007

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Christopher John Flynn

director · Since 02/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter William Gates

25–50% votes

British · England · Age 75

First Floor, 5 Doolittle Yard, Ampthill, MK45 2NW

Notified 03/08/2022

Mrs Mary Jeanette Gates

25–50% votes

British · England · Age 71

3 Doolittle Yard, Froghall Road, Bedford, MK45 2NW

Notified 03/08/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

UNITED TRUST BANK PLC

Created 03/07/2019Registered 09/07/2019Satisfied 30/10/2025
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2004Registered 03/08/2004

CompanyRankvs 4492+ SIC 49410 peers
56

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.87× · 6/20
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.

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

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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£465

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£740k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.9M

Current Liabilities

£5.6M

Fixed Assets

£5.8M

Debtors

£4.8M

Profit After Tax

£59k

200avg. employees+11

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£16k
Dividends paid£306k

People Costs(2024)

Wages & salaries£6.5M
NI contributions£650k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£50k
Assets less current liabilities£5.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.87+£56k
20240.91+£393k
20230.89

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.