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Universal Tanker Solutions Limited

04641757

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

12a Bold Industrial Park, Neills Road, St Helens, WA9 4TU
Incorporated 20/01/2003

Previously known as

Universal Service Loo'S Limited · until 09/07/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/01/2026

Due 06/02/2027

On track

Industry

36000
Water collection, treatment and supply
38110
Collection of non-hazardous waste
38210
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
39000
Remediation activities and other waste management services

Officers

Mr Simon David Gunn

director · Since 20/01/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Toby Gunn

secretary · Since 21/09/2017

Mr Toby Philip Gunn

director · Since 12/10/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Helen Gunn

secretary · Since 18/07/2023

Mr Matthew David Gunn

director · Since 01/07/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 3 other boards

Simon David Gunn

director · Since 20/01/2003

English · England · Age 71

Toby Gunn

secretary · Since 21/09/2017

Toby Philip Gunn

director · Since 12/10/2017

British · England · Age 45

Helen Gunn

secretary · Since 18/07/2023

Matthew David Gunn

director · Since 01/07/2025

British · England · Age 46

Former

Kevin Michael Brewer

director · Resigned 20/01/2003

Suzanne Brewer

secretary · Resigned 20/01/2003

Matthew David Gunn

director · Resigned 04/07/2013

Neal Waters

director · Resigned 30/06/2014

Matthew Gunn

secretary · Resigned 01/05/2015

Simon Gunn

secretary · Resigned 07/07/2016

Matthew Gunn

secretary · Resigned 21/09/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon David Gunn

ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-firm
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-firm

English · England · Age 71

12a Bold Industrial Park, Niells Road, St Helens, WA9 4TU

Notified 06/04/2016

Universal Tanker Group Limited

75–100% shares

Unit 12a, Neills Road, St. Helens, WA9 4TU

Reg: 08451894 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 21/06/2017

Mr Toby Philip Gunn

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-firm
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-firm

British · England · Age 45

12a, Bold Industrial Park, St Helens, WA9 4TU

Notified 15/02/2021

Former PSCs

Mlb Tanker Holdings Limited

Ceased 21/06/2017

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 06/10/2020Registered 12/10/2020
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/05/2020Registered 19/05/2020
Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 19/10/2017Registered 25/10/2017

Change History

officer appointedGUNN, Helen
2026-07-27
officer appointedGUNN, Toby
2026-07-27
officer appointedGUNN, Matthew David
2026-07-27
officer appointedGUNN, Simon David
2026-07-27
officer appointedGUNN, Toby Philip
2026-07-27
statusactive
2026-07-27

Active

typeltd
2026-07-27

Private Limited Company

address line112a Bold Industrial Park
2026-07-27

12A BOLD INDUSTRIAL PARK

post townSt Helens
2026-07-27

ST HELENS

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 36000 peers
70

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.32× · 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 financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2024

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£508k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£4.5M

Cost of Sales

£10.8M

Gross Profit

£8.3M

Admin Expenses

£7.8M

Operating Profit

£572k

Profit After Tax

£551k

119avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£500k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£5k
Bank loans & overdrafts£180k
Assets less current liabilities£4.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20242.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.