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Pretoria Energy Company (Arable) Limited

09912298

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Padro House Chear Fen, Ely Road, Chittering, CB25 9GE
Incorporated 11/12/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/09/2025

Due 18/09/2026

On track

Industry

01160
Growing of fibre crops

Officers

Richard John Lee

director · Since 11/12/2015

British · England · Age 68

Steven David Ely Ripley

director · Since 11/12/2015

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Adam John Haste

director · Since 31/07/2023

British · England · Age 54

Former

Philip Neil Gerrard

director · Resigned 11/12/2018

Andrew Michael Vernau

director · Resigned 11/12/2018

Andrew Rhead Shaw

director · Resigned 07/04/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Pretoria Energy Company Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Padro House, Chear Fen, Chittering, Cambridge, CB25 9GE

Reg: 11133752 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 11/12/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Steven David Ely Ripley

Ceased 11/12/2018

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

MERCURIA ENERGY TRADING S.A.

Created 05/12/2025Registered 09/12/2025
Charge
satisfied

MERCURIA ENERGY TRADING SA

Created 14/12/2021Registered 17/12/2021Satisfied 18/12/2025
Charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 11/12/2018Registered 14/12/2018Satisfied 18/12/2025
Charge
satisfied

PRIVILEGE PROJECT FINANCE LIMITED

Created 01/02/2016Registered 04/02/2016Satisfied 12/12/2018

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-09

Active

typeltd
2026-06-09

Private Limited Company

address line1Padro House Chear Fen
2026-06-09

PADRO HOUSE CHEAR FEN

post townChittering
2026-06-09

CHITTERING

officer appointedHASTE, Adam John
2026-06-09
officer appointedLEE, Richard John
2026-06-09
officer appointedRIPLEY, Steven David Ely
2026-06-09

CompanyRankvs 27+ SIC 01160 peers
25

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.95× · 6/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity11/15 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

-£8.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£510k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£3.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£65.2M

Current Liabilities

£68.5M

Fixed Assets

£13.1M

Debtors

£15.2M

Admin Expenses

£4.5M

Profit After Tax

£2.1M

3avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£9.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.95+£2.1M
20230.95-£10.4M
20191.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.