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W.H.Ratcliffe(Haulage)Limited

00690263

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

COTON IN THE CLAY, ASHBOURNE, DE6 5GY
Incorporated 19/04/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/07/2026

Due 20/07/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr John Roland Ratcliffe

director · Since 06/07/1991

MECHANIC

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Mrs June Margaret Knight

director · Since 06/07/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Mr Alan John Ratcliffe

secretary · Since 27/04/2015

Also on 1 other board

Mr Alan John Ratcliffe

director · Since 09/03/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Angela Smith

director · Since 01/04/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Roland Ratcliffe

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 79

Coton In The Clay, Ashbourne, DE6 5GY

Notified 06/07/2016

Mrs June Margaret Knight

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

Park View, Anslow Lane, Burton-On-Trent, DE13 9DS

Notified 06/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/09/1993Registered 28/09/1993

CompanyRankvs 277+ SIC 49410 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.02× · 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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£947k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£309k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£710k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£352k

Fixed Assets

£302k

Debtors

£683k

28avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£40k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.02+£77k
20242.98+£15k
20232.81—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.