Freightforce Distribution Ltd

Active03498298 Private limited company
Incorporated
23 January 1998 (28 years)
Previously known as
Logistic Management Services Ltd. (until 25 July 2013)
Freightforce Distribution Limited (until 27 October 2000)
Industry
Freight transport by road (49410)
Directors
Antony David Shipley
Sarah Jayne Alston
Accounts type
Full
Region
East of England
Address
1A Guardian Road Industrial Estate
Guardian Road
Norwich
NR5 8PF

Filing status

Accounts due
30 September 2027
Last accounts
31 December 2025
Conf. stmt due
6 February 2027
Last conf. stmt
23 January 2026

Charges

Total
8
Outstanding
4
Part satisfied
0
Satisfied
4

Officers 4 active

Officer details are public data from the Companies House register.

Shipley, Antony David
Director · Appointed 14 April 2026
British
Born October 1976 (50)
Alston, Sarah Jayne
Director · Appointed 10 January 2025
British
Born August 1967 (59)
Director · Appointed 18 August 2016
British
Born September 1967 (59)
Director · Appointed 18 August 2016
British
Born January 1973 (53)
Officer history (10 former)
14 April 2026
Appointed Shipley, Antony David as Director
10 January 2025
Appointed Alston, Sarah Jayne as Director
18 August 2016
Resigned Miles, Edward Donald as Director
18 August 2016
Appointed Jolley, Nicholas Charles Anthony as Director
18 August 2016
Appointed Halliday, Martin as Director
16 March 2015
15 January 2013
Appointed Jolley, Nicholas Charles Anthony as Director
15 January 2013
16 July 2012
Resigned Jolley, Nicholas Charles Anthony as Secretary
20 April 2006
Appointed Jolley, Nicholas Charles Anthony as Secretary
19 April 2006
Resigned Adams, Peter John as Secretary
19 April 2006
Resigned Adams, Peter John as Director
24 December 2004
Resigned Halliday, Martin as Director
12 May 2003
Appointed Miles, Edward Donald as Director
16 March 1998
Appointed Adams, Peter John as Director
16 March 1998
Resigned Jolley, Nicholas Charles Anthony as Secretary
16 March 1998
Appointed Adams, Peter John as Secretary
23 January 1998
Resigned Midlands Company Services Limited as Corporate Secretary
23 January 1998
Appointed Adey, Jane as Director
23 January 1998
Resigned Adey, Jane as Director
23 January 1998
Appointed Jolley, Nicholas Charles Anthony as Secretary
23 January 1998
Appointed Halliday, Martin as Director
23 January 1998
Appointed Midlands Company Services Limited as Corporate Secretary
23 January 1998
Appointed Jolley, Nicholas Charles Anthony as Director

Ownership 1 active

People and entities with significant control, from the Companies House PSC register

Corporate entity · Notified 28 October 2019
Owns 75–100% of shares
Holds 75–100% of voting rights
Right to appoint and remove directors
Limited Company
Reg. no. 10133368
Former controllers (1)
28 October 2019
Ceased Logistic Management Services Ltd — Owns 75–100% of shares

Group structure 6 companies

Ownership group derived from the Companies House PSC register

Freightforce Distribution Ltd This company Owns 75–100% of shares
Freightforce Ltd Owns 75–100% of shares
Logistic Management Services Ltd Owns 75–100% of shares
LMS Truck & Trailer Limited Owns 75–100% of shares
M.A. & H.V. Medler (Haulage) Limited Owns 75–100% of shares

Financials

Net Assets
£2,781,682
Cash
£62,185
Turnover
£13,007,661
Profit Before Tax
£486,520
Employees
95
Debt Ratio
70%
Current Ratio
0.8x
Profit Margin
4%
Return on Equity
13%

Trend

Turnover
£0 £5.0M £10.0M £15.0M 2021 2022 2023 £11,560,457 £13,140,818 £13,007,661
Balance sheet detail
20232022202120202019
Fixed Assets£6,364,320£5,931,674£4,552,948£3,993,380£1,407,819
Current Assets£2,788,228£3,082,119£3,685,231£2,934,358£2,197,263
Cash£62,185£25,027£515,393£171,146£119,970
Creditors (< 1 year)£3,580,707£3,731,343£3,375,775£2,261,038£1,272,764
Creditors (> 1 year)£2,020,881£2,024,684£2,356,579£2,836,631£769,230
Net Current Assets(£792,479)(£649,224)£309,456£673,320£924,499
Net Assets£2,781,682£2,977,268£2,166,915£1,559,614£1,390,672
Shareholder Funds£2,781,682£2,977,268£2,166,915£1,559,614£1,390,672

Turnover£13,007,661£13,140,818£11,560,457
Cost of Sales£10,653,249£10,654,100£9,614,092
Gross Profit£2,354,412£2,486,718£1,946,365
Admin Expenses£1,701,575£1,702,660£1,166,806
Staff Costs£3,883,424£3,834,049£3,448,508
Operating Profit£796,950£1,062,593£939,698
Profit Before Tax£486,520£913,581£814,859
Tax£112,306(£46,069)£68,455£65,236
Profit for Period£374,214£959,650£746,404

Filings 137

DateDescriptionMade Up ToPagesPDF
30 October 2026Appointment of a director
1 October 2026Full accounts31 December 2025
6 February 2026Confirmation statement with updates23 January 2026
7 January 2026Full accounts31 December 2024
13 March 2025Confirmation statement with updates23 January 2025
Show all 137 filings

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