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Paragon Pe Ltd

05208657

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Unit 1, Block B, St. Michaels Industrial Estate, Widnes, WA8 8TL
Incorporated 18/08/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/11/2025

Due 08/12/2026

On track

Industry

20411
20411
46450
Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
46750
Wholesale of chemical products
47750
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Paul Ward

secretary · Since 31/07/2005

CHEMICALS PACKING

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 33 other boards

Mr Paul Ward

director · Since 31/07/2005

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 33 other boards

Mr John Glenn Littler

director · Since 03/05/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Helen Elizabeth Littler

director · Since 24/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mrs Joanne Ward

director · Since 24/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Paul Ward

secretary · Since 31/07/2005

English

Paul Ward

director · Since 31/07/2005

English · England · Age 58

John Glenn Littler

director · Since 03/05/2023

British · England · Age 57

Helen Elizabeth Littler

director · Since 24/04/2025

British · England · Age 57

Joanne Ward

director · Since 24/04/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

Former

Kenneth Charles Brownless

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2005

Alan Backhouse

director · Resigned 06/10/2008

Kathleen Brownless

director · Resigned 09/01/2014

John Lyndon James

director · Resigned 10/08/2021

Steven Alan Roberts

director · Resigned 10/07/2023

John Mckeown

director · Resigned 10/07/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Ward

Significant control

English · England · Age 58

Unit 1, Block B, St. Michaels Industrial Estate, Widnes, WA8 8TL

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Ms Judith Margaret James

Ceased 02/08/2021

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/06/2025Registered 24/06/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 28/05/2025Registered 30/05/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 24/04/2025Registered 25/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

POSITIVE CASHFLOW FINANCE LIMITED

Created 22/12/2016Registered 22/12/2016Satisfied 20/03/2025

Change History

status → active
2026-07-12

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-12

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Unit 1, Block B
2026-07-12

UNIT 1, BLOCK B

post town → Widnes
2026-07-12

WIDNES

CompanyRankvs 40+ SIC 20411 peers
74

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.81× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 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.

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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£374k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£30k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£362k

Working capital

Current Assets

£561k

Current Liabilities

£200k

Fixed Assets

£17k

Debtors

£532k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£378k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.81+£162k
20244.46+£6k
20232.87—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.