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Northstar Lipids (Uk) Ltd

05272633

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 1A STIRLIN COURT SAXILBY ENTERPRISE PARK, SAXILBY, LN1 2LR
Incorporated 28/10/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/10/2025

Due 11/11/2026

On track

Industry

10410
Manufacture of oils and fats

Officers

Karen Lesley Houghton

secretary · Since 28/10/2004

BRITISH

Mr Christopher John Houghton

director · Since 28/10/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher John Houghton

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 61

Unit 1a Stirlin Court, Saxilby Enterprise Park, Saxilby, LN1 2LR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Karen Houghton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 59

Unit 1a Stirlin Court, Saxilby Enterprise Park, Saxilby, LN1 2LR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 31/05/2011Registered 02/06/2011
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/09/2009Registered 19/09/2009Satisfied 05/06/2024
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 13/06/2005Registered 15/06/2005
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/05/2005Registered 11/05/2005

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 10410 peers
75

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.36× · 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 strength24/25 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£150k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£442k

Fixed Assets

£205k

Debtors

£330k

3avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£29k
VAT£15k

Director Loans(2020)

Company owes directors£17

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20254.36+£48k—
20243.74-£15k—
20236.16+£106k—
20222.55+£161k—
20212.69+£172k—
20202.91+£56k£297k
20192.37——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.