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Contract Candles & Diffusers Ltd

05075959

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

1 MCMILLAN CLOSE SALTWELL BUSINESS PARK, GATESHEAD, NE9 5BF
Incorporated 17/03/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

20590
Manufacture of other chemical products

Officers

Mr Allan Thompson

director · Since 01/01/2011

CANDLE MANUFACTURER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 11 other boards

Mrs Fiona Louise Hamilton-Fox

director · Since 17/06/2013

SALES & RETAIL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Anne Louise Thompson

director · Since 14/03/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Richard Grieveson

director · Since 16/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 38

Also on 11 other boards

Ms Lucy Elizabeth Gray

director · Since 16/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 11 other boards

Ms Lucy Gray

secretary · Since 16/04/2024

Mr Lawrence Maurice Symes

director · Since 13/08/2025

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Thf Holdings Ltd

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

Hexham Villa, Egton Terrace, Birtley, DH3 1LX

Reg: 09347785 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/01/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Allan Thompson

Ceased 06/01/2021

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CompanyRankvs 241+ SIC 20590 peers
54

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees58th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.04× · 12/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£0

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£504k

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.3M

Current Liabilities

£13.8M

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£11.8M

Admin Expenses

£10.0M

Profit After Tax

-£1.0M

2avg. employees-289

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£55k
Bank loans & overdrafts£2.5M
Assets less current liabilities£3.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.04-£1.0M
20231.13-£1.1M
20221.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.