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Kensal Handling Systems Limited

04578549

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

KENSAL HOUSE, LUTON, LU2 9NR
Incorporated 31/10/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/10/2025

Due 07/11/2026

On track

Industry

28930
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing

Officers

Mrs Janet Southwood

secretary · Since 29/07/2003

BRITISH · Age 77

Also on 6 other boards

Mr John Charles Southwood

director · Since 04/12/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Janet Southwood

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

37, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD

Notified 14/08/2024

Debbie Samantha Lappage

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

37, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD

Notified 14/08/2024

Mr Mark Antony Southwood

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

37 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD

Notified 14/08/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony John Southwood

Ceased 22/07/2024

Mrs Janet Southwood

Ceased 13/12/2021

Mr John Charles Southwood

Ceased 22/07/2024

Mrs Patricia Maud Southwood

Ceased 25/05/2022

CompanyRankvs 93+ SIC 28930 peers
70

Financial strength34th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees74th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.51× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength9/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£300

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£771k

8avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£216k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20242.51
20232.38
20222.78
20211.64
20201.36
20191.38
20181.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.