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Lander Automotive Ltd.

00500574

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

174 CLAPGATE LANE, BIRMINGHAM, B32 3ED
Incorporated 20/10/1951

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/11/2025

Due 17/11/2026

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Darren Williams

director · Since 01/01/2009

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Leonard Mccartney-Palmer

director · Since 01/09/2014

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Simon Neal Walker

director · Since 01/10/2020

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Ben Ian Russell

director · Since 17/02/2025

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Mark Blythe

director · Since 20/03/2025

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Lander Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

174, Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3ED

Reg: 01547577 · Register Of Companies In England And Wales · Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

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outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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Created 11/03/2020Registered 13/03/2020
Charge
outstanding

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satisfied

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 73+ SIC 25990 peers
69

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.46× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

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. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£16.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£685k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£459k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.7M

Current Liabilities

£5.6M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£10.9M

Cost of Sales

£14.1M

Gross Profit

£2.6M

Admin Expenses

£5.0M

Operating Profit

£792k

Profit After Tax

£430k

171avg. employees-9

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.4M
NI contributions£416k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.4M
Bank loans & overdrafts£407k
Assets less current liabilities£11.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.46+£430k
20232.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.