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The Ems Group Ltd

13702723

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
26/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)
  • Disqualified director on record (-10)

Details

3g1 - No 3 Glasshouse Alderley Park, Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, SK10 4TF
Incorporated 25/10/2021

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/10/2025

Due 07/11/2026

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Disqualified director

Austin, Keith Harrison · until 12/07/2028 · court to disqualify unfit directors of insolvent companies

Mr Iain Barrie Johnston

director · Since 25/10/2021

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mr Keith Harrison Austin

director · Since 25/10/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Christophe Hesbert

director · Since 07/02/2022

DIRECTOR

FRENCH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Ms Cassie Anne Kendrew

director · Since 07/02/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Ms Christa Iris Echtle

director · Since 07/02/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH,GERMAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 29 other boards

Mr Alexander Edward Stephens

director · Since 19/10/2022

CFO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 5 other boards

Dr Clare Angela Grace

director · Since 05/02/2024

CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Robin Clive Powell

director · Since 17/04/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 8 other boards

Keith Harrison Austin

director · Since 25/10/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Iain Barrie Johnston

director · Since 25/10/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Cassie Anne Kendrew

director · Since 07/02/2022

British · England · Age 46

Christa Iris Echtle

director · Since 07/02/2022

British,German · United Kingdom · Age 68

Christophe Hesbert

director · Since 07/02/2022

French · United Kingdom · Age 43

Alexander Edward Stephens

director · Since 19/10/2022

British · England · Age 49

Clare Angela Grace

director · Since 05/02/2024

British · England · Age 52

Robin Clive Powell

director · Since 17/04/2024

British · England · Age 60

Former

David Jason Legg

director · Resigned 17/03/2022

Aziz Ul-Haq

director · Resigned 17/04/2024

Grant Andre Goodwin

director · Resigned 02/09/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Keith Harrison Austin

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

3g1 - No 3 Glasshouse, Alderley Park, Congleton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 4TF

Notified 25/10/2021

Ldc (Nominees) Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

1, Vine Street, London, W1J 0AH

Reg: 06713621 · The Register Of Companies Maintained By The Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 25/01/2022

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 02/03/2026Registered 05/03/2026
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2022Registered 08/11/2022Satisfied 13/03/2026
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 08/07/2022Registered 15/07/2022Satisfied 19/01/2023
Charge
satisfied

TC SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 25/01/2022Registered 31/01/2022Satisfied 19/01/2023
Charge
outstanding

LDC (MANAGERS) LIMITED

Created 25/01/2022Registered 27/01/2022

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-10

Active

typeltd
2026-05-10

Private Limited Company

address line13g1 - No 3 Glasshouse Alderley Park, Congleton Road
2026-05-10

3G1 - NO 3 GLASSHOUSE ALDERLEY PARK, CONGLETON ROAD

post townMacclesfield
2026-05-10

MACCLESFIELD

officer appointedAUSTIN, Keith Harrison
2026-05-10
officer appointedECHTLE, Christa Iris
2026-05-10
officer appointedGRACE, Clare Angela, Dr
2026-05-10
officer appointedHESBERT, Christophe
2026-05-10
officer appointedJOHNSTON, Iain Barrie
2026-05-10
officer appointedKENDREW, Cassie Anne
2026-05-10
officer appointedPOWELL, Robin Clive
2026-05-10
officer appointedSTEPHENS, Alexander Edward
2026-05-10

CompanyRankvs 880+ SIC 64209 peers
50

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 10.24× · 20/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10Disqualified officer -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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.

Longevity5/15 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

Disqualified officer: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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

£17.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.1M

Current Liabilities

£692k

Fixed Assets

£24.5M

Debtors

£6.7M

Cost of Sales

£5.2M

Admin Expenses

£15.7M

Profit After Tax

-£8.5M

7avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£26.3M
Bank loans & overdrafts£4.0M
Assets less current liabilities£51.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202410.24-£16.7M
20239.77-£1.8M
202213.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History46 filings

MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

13/03/20261 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

05/03/202646 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

03/03/20261 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

24/10/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

17/09/202539 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

02/09/20251 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

28/02/20252 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

24/10/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

08/07/202441 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

17/04/20242 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

17/04/20241 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

19/03/20242 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

19/03/20242 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

19/03/20242 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

19/03/20242 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

05/02/20242 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

06/11/20234 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

05/07/202341 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

19/01/20231 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

19/01/20231 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

08/11/202263 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

07/11/20227 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

19/10/20222 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

15/07/202216 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

18/03/20221 page · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

25/02/20225 pages · PDF
RP04AP01

second filing of director appointment with name

17/02/20223 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

07/02/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

07/02/20223 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

07/02/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

07/02/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

07/02/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

07/02/20222 pages · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

07/02/20222 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

07/02/20222 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current extended

07/02/20221 page · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

01/02/202281 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

01/02/20222 pages · PDF
SH02

capital alter shares subdivision

01/02/20224 pages · PDF
SH10

capital variation of rights attached to shares

31/01/20222 pages · PDF
SH08

capital name of class of shares

31/01/20222 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

31/01/202260 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

27/01/202246 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

07/01/20221 page · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

23/12/20213 pages · PDF
Incorporated

incorporation company

25/10/202137 pages · PDF