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Merrivale (Torquay) Limited

00534462

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

MODEL VILLAGE, BABBACOMBE, TQ1 3LA
Incorporated 15/06/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/05/2026

Due 15/05/2027

On track

Industry

93210
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

Officers

Cherry Dobbins

director · Since 20/07/1997

MANAGER

BRITISH · CYPRUS · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Sheila Webster

director · Since 20/07/1997

MANAGER

BRITISH · CYPRUS · Age 74

Cherry Dobbins

secretary · Since 18/03/2004

MANAGER

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael Rhodes

director · Since 17/04/2020

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Sheila Webster

25–50% shares

British · Cyprus · Age 74

Model Village, Babbacombe, TQ1 3LA

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Cherry Dobbins

25–50% shares

British · Cyprus · Age 78

Model Village, Babbacombe, TQ1 3LA

Notified 01/08/2016

Mr Michael Rhodes

Significant control

British · England · Age 57

Model Village, Babbacombe, TQ1 3LA

Notified 17/04/2020

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/11/2006Registered 25/11/2006
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/01/2004Registered 24/01/2004
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/03/2002Registered 28/03/2002
charge
outstanding

THELMA RUTH DOBBINS

Created 06/01/1998Registered 07/01/1998

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 93210 peers
76

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 12.45× · 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

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£848k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£807k

Working capital

Current Assets

£877k

Current Liabilities

£70k

Fixed Assets

£467k

Debtors

£6k

27avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202412.45-£64k
202314.03-£2k
20228.67+£177k
20214.05+£508k
20202.95+£117k
20195.73+£26k
20185.46—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.