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Essex Waterways Limited

05545459

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE NAVIGATION OFFICE, PAPER MILL LOCK NORTH HILL, CHELMSFORD, CM3 4BS
Incorporated 24/08/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/06/2026

Due 23/06/2027

On track

Industry

91030
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions

Officers

Mr Neil Bruce Edwards

director · Since 17/09/2005

RETIRED - PART TIME CHARITY CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Neil Bruce Edwards

secretary · Since 17/09/2005

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 11 other boards

Dr James Eric Jenkins

director · Since 07/01/2006

CHARTERED ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

Mr Roy Edgar Chandler

director · Since 07/01/2006

RETIRED ARCHITECT PLANNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 1 other board

Mr Colin Mark Hunter Edmond

director · Since 01/12/2012

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Mr Craig Burns Holliday

director · Since 08/08/2015

WATER COMPANY MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mr David Terry Smart

director · Since 16/05/2025

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Essex Waterways Navigation Trust

75–100% shares

The Navigation Office, Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Chelmsford, CM3 4BS

Reg: 16132674 · England And Wales Company Register · Company Limited By Guarantee

Notified 31/03/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Neil Bruce Edwards

Ceased 31/03/2025

Mr David John Carrington

Ceased 31/03/2025

Mr Colin Mark Hunter Edmond

Ceased 31/03/2025

Mr Roy Edgar Chandler

Ceased 31/03/2025

Mr James Eric Jenkins

Ceased 31/03/2025

Mr John Richard Pomfret

Ceased 31/03/2025

Mr Peter James Martin

Ceased 03/04/2017

Mr Craig Burns Holliday

Ceased 31/03/2025

The Inland Waterways Association

Ceased 31/03/2025

Mr David Terry Smart

Ceased 27/01/2023

Mr Christopher Glen Leigh Fulton

Ceased 31/03/2025

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION

Created 03/12/2011Registered 20/12/2011Satisfied 16/03/2025

CompanyRankvs 16+ SIC 91030 peers
77

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.64× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees14/15 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

to continue as a going concern. Essex Waterways Limited Directors' report (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025 2 Directors The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial s

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£521k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£361k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£303k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£417k

Working capital

Current Assets

£575k

Current Liabilities

£158k

Fixed Assets

£118k

Debtors

£213k

Cost of Sales

£31k

Admin Expenses

£44k

Profit After Tax

£303k

26avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£398k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£535k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20253.64

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.