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Dale'S Central Motors Limited

00575638

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 11 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

WHEAL ROSE, REDRUTH CORNWALL, TR16 5BX
Incorporated 14/12/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/02/2026

Due 15/02/2027

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

Mrs Margaret Dale

secretary · Since 15/04/1992

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Margaret Dale

director · Since 15/04/1992

GARAGE PROPRIETOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Tony Dale

director · Since 15/04/1992

GARAGE PROPRIETOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Carolyn Peters

director · Since 14/04/1997

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Dominic Cadge Bsc(Hons)

director · Since 14/04/1997

COMPANY ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Ms Sara Louise Cadge Bsc(Hons)

director · Since 14/04/1997

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Mr Jeremy Rouse

director · Since 01/04/1999

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Simon Peters

director · Since 05/04/2002

AFTERSALES MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Carolyn Peters

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

Wheal Rose, Redruth Cornwall, TR16 5BX

Notified 01/11/2022

Mrs Sara Louise Cadge

Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Wheal Rose, Redruth Cornwall, TR16 5BX

Notified 01/11/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Tony Dale

Ceased 01/11/2022

Charges11 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/07/2014Registered 26/07/2014
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/03/2014Registered 26/03/2014
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/01/2012Registered 05/01/2012
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/2008Registered 12/12/2008
charge
outstanding

RCI FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 23/09/2008Registered 27/09/2008
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/11/1999Registered 07/12/1999
charge
satisfied

RFS LIMITED

Created 14/09/1995Registered 19/09/1995Satisfied 19/09/2012
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/06/1995Registered 20/06/1995
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/12/1994Registered 14/12/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/1993Registered 14/10/1993Satisfied 19/07/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/12/1978Registered 18/12/1978Satisfied 18/02/1997
charge
satisfied

INDUSTRIAL BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 13/01/1978Registered 18/01/1978Satisfied 30/09/1995
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/11/1957Registered 25/11/1957

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 45111 peers
69

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.1× · 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£6.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£434k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.7M

Current Liabilities

£5.1M

Fixed Assets

£882k

Debtors

£4.3M

Cost of Sales

£63.9M

Admin Expenses

£6.6M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

106avg. employees+8

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£202k
Dividends paid£163k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£5k
Assets less current liabilities£6.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.10+£1.4M
20231.86+£1.2M
20221.59+£1.3M
20211.33—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.