ESSENTIAL PACKAGING LTD
Company number 07214686 · Active · Leicester LE3 5GF
ESSENTIAL PACKAGING LTD is an active private limited company (company number 07214686) incorporated on 7 April 2010, registered in Leicester. Its registered activity is non-specialised wholesale trade (SIC 46900). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2025, showing net assets of £1.41m and cash of £328k, with 10 employees on average. Net assets rose 3% on the prior period (£1.37m).
By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 342 comparable companies in Leicester (median £9,539, upper quartile £143k).
Key dates
- Incorporated
- 7 April 2010
- Next accounts due
- 30 September 2027 — in 349 days
- Confirmation statement due
- 21 April 2027 — in 187 days
Due dates are expected from Companies House filing rules; confirm on the official register before relying on them.
Activity
- SIC 46900
- Non-specialised wholesale trade
- Accounts type
- Total Exemption Full
- Size band
- Micro (Companies Act thresholds)
Financials — 2 periods on record, latest ending 31 December 2025
| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £1.41m | £328k | £1.70m | — | — | — | 10 |
| 31 December 2024 | £1.37m | £556k | £1.59m | — | — | — | 12 |
- Cash per employee
- £33k
Figures as filed in iXBRL accounts at Companies House. "—" means the line was not reported in that filing.
Firmoscan score: 72/100 (grade B)
- +10 Positive net assets — Net assets £1,409,369 at 2025-12-31
- +4 Cash reserves — Cash £327,782
- +8 Established — Incorporated 2010-04-07 (17 years)
A transparent, rules-based score from filed data only: every point lists its evidence. It is not a credit rating or advice.
Ownership and control
- Chachia Holdings Limited (corporate entity, England) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors · since 20 August 2026
- Mr Shahzad Aniz Chachia — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights · since 6 April 2016 · ceased 20 August 2026
- Mr Shahin Aniz Chachia — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights · since 6 December 2022 · ceased 20 August 2026
- Mr Shuaib Aniz Chachia — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights · since 6 December 2022 · ceased 20 August 2026
Persons with significant control hold 25% or more of shares or voting rights. Smaller shareholdings are only listed in confirmation-statement documents.
Similar companies in Leicester
Same activity (non-specialised wholesale trade), closest in incorporation date.
- GOLDEN SITE SOLUTIONS LTD — Leicester, inc. Apr 2010
- VENCHA UK LTD — Leicester, inc. Jun 2010
- WIPEMASTER LIMITED — Loughborough, inc. Aug 2010
- MRL MIDLANDS LIMITED — Hinckley, inc. Nov 2009
- ODYSSIAN GROUP LIMITED — Ashby-De-La-Zouch, inc. Oct 2009
- VILLAGE GREEN WHOLESALE LIMITED — Melton Mowbray, inc. Dec 2010
Reminders for ESSENTIAL PACKAGING LTD
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