DDC DOLPHIN LIMITED

1. DDC DOLPHIN LIMITED 2005-07-14 → present
2. DOLPHIN DISINFECTION CO. LIMITED 1992-01-20 → 2005-07-14
3. LURATRADE LIMITED 1991-09-04 → 1992-01-20

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Standalone (parent only)

Auditor

Azets Audit Services

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, 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.”

Significant events

• “In 2024, the company delivered turnover of £12.2m (2023: £13.5m) and a profit before tax of £0.4m (2023: £0.9m). Whilst these results represent a reduction compared to 2023, they reflect a year shaped by external factors including political changes which delayed certain healthcare capital expenditure decisions, and the non-recurrence of significant project wins delivered in 2023.”
• “The company successfully completed the first phase of a major systems upgrade in 2024, implementing a new ERP platform to deliver enhanced efficiency, improved data visibility and greater agility across operations. This provides a strong foundation for further phases of digital transformation.”
• “In 2024, DDC Dolphin achieved ISO14001 accreditation, a significant milestone in embedding sustainable practices throughout its operations and reinforcing its commitment to reducing environmental impact.”
• “investment was made during 2024 in the creation of a refreshed brand identity. This initiative aligns the company's image more closely with its values of innovation, quality and customer focus, supporting both domestic and international expansion.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

6

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

0

last 12 months

Officers resigned

2

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.

• Turnover

  -9.8%

  £13,515,486 → £12,197,309

• Cash

  -37.4%

  £838,522 → £524,648

• Net assets

  -1.5%

  £3,438,497 → £3,387,529

• Employees

  +3%

  101 → 104

  highest in 4 filed years

• Operating profit

  -47.3%

  £951,474 → £501,019

• Profit before tax

  -52.2%

  £894,437 → £427,654

• Wages

  +2.1%

  £4,133,161 → £4,220,230

  highest in 4 filed years

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. Periods don't have to be exactly 12 months apart — a long or short period (typical around incorporation or year-end changes) will distort the comparison. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers