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Darlingtons (Group) Limited

00378061

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

BANKFIELD DRIVE, SOUTH WIRRAL, CH62 0AZ
Incorporated 31/12/1942

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/10/2025

Due 09/11/2026

On track

Industry

46760
Wholesale of other intermediate products
49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Elaine Jones

secretary · Since 07/12/2007

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 59

Mr Keith Jones

director · Since 07/12/2007

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Safecare (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares

Bankfield Drive, Bankfields Drive, Wirral, CH62 0AZ

Reg: 05861534 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/06/2012Registered 26/06/2012
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 21/09/2010Registered 22/09/2010
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 24/06/2009Registered 27/06/2009
charge
satisfied

VENTURE FINANCE PLC

Created 07/12/2007Registered 21/12/2007Satisfied 30/11/2012
charge
satisfied

MERSEYSIDE SPECIAL INVESTMENT MEZZANINE FUND NO2

Created 07/12/2007Registered 14/12/2007Satisfied 17/06/2016
charge
satisfied

NORWICH & PETERBOROUGH BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 30/01/2002Registered 01/02/2002Satisfied 15/12/2007
charge
satisfied

CONFIDENTIAL INVOICE DISCOUNTING LIMITED

Created 03/11/1999Registered 08/11/1999Satisfied 15/12/2007
charge
satisfied

CONFIDENTIAL INVOICE DISCOUNTING LIMITED

Created 27/03/1996Registered 16/04/1996Satisfied 15/12/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1995Registered 07/11/1995Satisfied 15/12/2007
charge
satisfied

ARTHUR THOMAS DARLINGTON

Created 19/12/1994Registered 22/12/1994Satisfied 15/12/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 20/03/1980Registered 27/03/1980Satisfied 15/12/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 04/08/1977Registered 16/08/1977Satisfied 15/12/2007

CompanyRankvs 107+ SIC 46760 peers
76

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.31× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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.

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.

Longevity15/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£55k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£551k

Debtors

£2.2M

10avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£26k
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.31+£20k
20232.17+£94k
20221.79-£19k
20212.05+£47k
20202.02+£6k
20191.92+£34k
20181.77+£197k
20171.56—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.