Back to search

Darbyshire And Horabin Limited

00681450

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Dcl Transport Stubbins Lane, Claughton On Brock, Preston, PR3 0QH
Incorporated 24/01/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/08/2026

Due 18/08/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road
52103
52103

Officers

Mr Christopher Darbyshire

secretary · Since 09/08/1999

TRANSPORT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Christopher Darbyshire

director · Since 09/08/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 11 other boards

Mr David Darbyshire

director · Since 09/08/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 3 other boards

Christopher Darbyshire

secretary · Since 09/08/1999

British

Christopher Darbyshire

director · Since 09/08/1999

British · England · Age 66

David Darbyshire

director · Since 09/08/1999

British · England · Age 64

Former

Robert Dawbiggin Horabin

director · Resigned 24/07/1995

Robert Dawbiggin Horabin

secretary · Resigned 09/08/1999

Freda Mary Horabin

director · Resigned 09/08/1999

Nicholas Robert Horabin

director · Resigned 09/08/1999

Nicholas Robert Horabin

secretary · Resigned 09/08/1999

Elizabeth Darbyshire

director · Resigned 16/04/2003

Louis Darbyshire

director · Resigned 11/02/2019

Theresa Shirley Darbyshire

director · Resigned 01/09/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Darbyshire

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 64

Dcl Transport, Stubbins Lane, Preston, PR3 0QH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Christopher Darbyshire

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 66

Dcl Transport, Stubbins Lane, Preston, PR3 0QH

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Theresa Shirley Darbyshire

Ceased 18/10/2024

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Created 30/04/2020Registered 14/05/2020
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/10/2015Registered 06/11/2015
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2004Registered 08/12/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/07/2004Registered 09/07/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/09/1996Registered 11/09/1996
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/01/1986Registered 24/01/1986
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/12/1983Registered 22/12/1983
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 24/05/1972Registered 06/06/1972

Change History

officer appointed → DARBYSHIRE, Christopher
2026-07-22
officer appointed → DARBYSHIRE, Christopher
2026-07-22
officer appointed → DARBYSHIRE, David
2026-07-22
status → active
2026-07-22

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-22

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Dcl Transport Stubbins Lane
2026-07-22

DCL TRANSPORT STUBBINS LANE

post town → Preston
2026-07-22

PRESTON

CompanyRankvs 1255+ SIC 49410 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.79× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£923k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£2.4M

35avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£164k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.4M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 25.0 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.79+£334k
20252.31+£254k
20241.62+£102k
20232.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.