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Ancala Water Services (Defence) Limited

04617059

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Unit 1b Redbrook Business Park, Wilthorpe Road, Barnsley, S75 1JN
Incorporated 13/12/2002

Previously known as

Kelda Water Services (Defence) Limited · until 16/03/2018
Brey Services Limited · until 27/10/2009
Inhoco 2782 Limited · until 03/03/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/11/2025

Due 20/11/2026

On track

Industry

37000
Sewerage
84220
Defence activities

Officers

Mr Spence Matthew Clunie

director · Since 15/03/2018

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 25 other boards

Mr Ashley Patrick Roderick Hough

director · Since 04/04/2019

ASSET MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 18 other boards

Mr Naveed Hussain

director · Since 01/06/2020

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael John Howarth

director · Since 08/03/2021

CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Paul Davies

director · Since 20/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Spence Matthew Clunie

director · Since 15/03/2018

British · England · Age 53

Ashley Patrick Roderick Hough

director · Since 04/04/2019

British · United Kingdom · Age 43

Naveed Hussain

director · Since 01/06/2020

British · England · Age 47

Michael John Howarth

director · Since 08/03/2021

British · England · Age 59

Andrew Paul Davies

director · Since 20/01/2026

British · England · Age 41

Former

A B & C Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 05/03/2003

Inhoco Formations Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 05/03/2003

Dennis Paul Price

director · Resigned 29/07/2003

Charles Victor Firlotte

director · Resigned 31/07/2003

Stephen John Procter

director · Resigned 01/01/2005

Elizabeth Jane Gawith

director · Resigned 07/04/2005

Richard David Flint

director · Resigned 28/04/2005

Edward Izzo

director · Resigned 20/10/2005

Graham Christopher Sharland

director · Resigned 11/01/2006

Daniel Frank Grand

director · Resigned 20/01/2006

Adam John Bidder

director · Resigned 17/02/2006

Jane Claire Downes

secretary · Resigned 26/05/2006

Stephen John Procter

director · Resigned 06/08/2008

David Howard Lake

director · Resigned 22/10/2009

Anthony John White

director · Resigned 22/10/2009

William Jalland Stead

director · Resigned 30/10/2009

Paul David Wynn

director · Resigned 30/04/2012

Graham Dixon

director · Resigned 03/03/2013

Gavin Michael Cawthra

director · Resigned 27/01/2015

Charles Stewart Haysom

director · Resigned 27/01/2015

Robert Christopher Hill

secretary · Resigned 01/04/2016

Ian Geoffrey Rawson

director · Resigned 22/07/2016

Robert Brian Marrill

director · Resigned 23/08/2016

Timothy Parkinson

director · Resigned 31/03/2017

Pamela Jane Doherty

director · Resigned 14/08/2017

Andrew Lawson Roach

director · Resigned 03/02/2018

Angela Wendy Miriam White

secretary · Resigned 15/03/2018

Charles Stewart Haysom

director · Resigned 15/03/2018

Ian Geoffrey Rawson

director · Resigned 15/03/2018

Daniel Imbroinisi Bacon

director · Resigned 19/04/2018

Charles William Grant Herriott

director · Resigned 01/11/2018

Rebecca Hicklin

director · Resigned 21/02/2020

Laura Treanor

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2020

David Godfrey

director · Resigned 31/03/2021

Michael Papaiacovou

director · Resigned 19/05/2022

Sandra Statelova

director · Resigned 14/08/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Ancala Water Services Bidco Limited

75–100% shares

1, Capitol Court, Barnsley, S75 3TZ

Reg: 11057296 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 15/03/2018

Former PSCs

Kelda Water Services Limited

Ceased 15/03/2018

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-26

Active

typeltd
2026-07-26

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 1b Redbrook Business Park
2026-07-26

UNIT 1B REDBROOK BUSINESS PARK

post townBarnsley
2026-07-26

BARNSLEY

officer appointedCLUNIE, Spence Matthew
2026-07-26
officer appointedDAVIES, Andrew Paul
2026-07-26
officer appointedHOUGH, Ashley Patrick Roderick
2026-07-26
officer appointedHOWARTH, Michael John
2026-07-26
officer appointedHUSSAIN, Naveed
2026-07-26

CompanyRankvs 49+ SIC 37000 peers
76

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.66× · 16/20
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.

Liquidity16/20 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

the contract with the MOD. Accordingly, the directors do not believe there are any material uncertainties which may cast significant doubt on the ability of the company & group to continue as a going concern, as such, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. Directors The directors who served during the year were: S M Clunie A P R Hough M J

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£67.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£22.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£9.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£70.9M

Current Liabilities

£42.6M

Debtors

£63.9M

Profit After Tax

£7.7M

141avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£2.7M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£7.7M
NI contributions£830k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£28.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.66+£5.4M
20241.55-£4.5M
20231.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.