The Less Packaging Company Ltd.
07023121
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Negative net worth (-10)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
30/04/2025
audit exemption subsidiary
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 12/06/2026
Due 26/06/2027
Industry
Officers
Louise Rachel Meads
secretary · Since 01/07/2026
secretary · Since 01/07/2026
Former
secretary · Resigned 28/01/2010
director · Resigned 16/12/2010
director · Resigned 14/06/2012
director · Resigned 22/05/2013
secretary · Resigned 09/05/2014
director · Resigned 13/11/2014
director · Resigned 13/11/2014
secretary · Resigned 13/11/2014
director · Resigned 23/06/2015
director · Resigned 21/07/2015
director · Resigned 21/01/2016
director · Resigned 26/04/2018
secretary · Resigned 31/10/2018
director · Resigned 16/11/2018
director · Resigned 28/02/2019
director · Resigned 29/05/2020
secretary · Resigned 21/03/2025
director · Resigned 21/03/2025
director · Resigned 30/09/2025
director · Resigned 13/02/2026
secretary · Resigned 01/07/2026
secretary · Resigned 01/07/2026
Persons with Significant Control
Ds Smith Holdings Limited
Level 3, 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL
Reg: 6739623 · Companies House · Limited By Shares
Notified 06/04/2016
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
LEVEL 3
LONDON
CompanyRankvs 122482+ SIC 82990 peers30
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations
Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2022
Net Worth
-£31k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£107k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£2k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£31k
Working capital
Current Assets
£226k
Current Liabilities
£257k
Debtors
£119k
Profit After Tax
£2k
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.88 |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.