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E & C Distribution Limited

04910964

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HIGHFIELD COTTAGE 700 WHITTINGHAM LANE, PRESTON, PR3 2JJ
Incorporated 25/09/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mrs Bernadette Louise Chadwick

secretary · Since 25/09/2003

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Bernadette Louise Chadwick

director · Since 25/09/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Ian Richard Chadwick

director · Since 25/09/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Bernadette Louise Chadwick

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 57

Highfield Cottage, 700 Whittingham Lane, Preston, PR3 2JJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ian Richard Chadwick

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

Highfield Cottage, 700 Whittingham Lane, Preston, PR3 2JJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/06/2015Registered 10/07/2015
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/06/2015Registered 22/06/2015

CompanyRankvs 1763+ SIC 49410 peers
75

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.8× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£815k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£203k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£392k

Working capital

Current Assets

£879k

Current Liabilities

£488k

Fixed Assets

£573k

Debtors

£556k

35avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£67k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£964k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.80+£131k
20251.51+£17k
20241.51+£63k
20231.31—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.