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Gastonia Coaches Limited

00796855

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

HIGH GABLE, CRANLEIGH, GU6 8SH
Incorporated 18/03/1964

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/12/2025

Due 04/01/2027

On track

Industry

49320
Taxi operation
49390
Other passenger land transport
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mrs Josie Lillian Bicknell

director · Since 01/02/1992

COACH OPERATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Mr Robert Frederick Bicknell

director · Since 01/02/1992

BUILDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Mr Scott Ralph Harry Bicknell

director · Since 22/04/2015

YARD MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mrs Sarah-Jane Alice Bridges

director · Since 22/04/2015

TRAFFIC MANAGERESS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Scott Ralph Harry Bicknell

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 46

High Gable, Cranleigh, GU6 8SH

Notified 30/09/2025

Mrs Sarah-Jane Alice Bridges

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 41

High Gable, Cranleigh, GU6 8SH

Notified 30/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Josie Lillian Bicknell

Ceased 30/09/2025

Mr Robert Frederick Bicknell

Ceased 30/09/2025

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1999Registered 09/08/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/10/1983Registered 13/10/1984
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/02/1981Registered 06/03/1981
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/02/1981Registered 06/03/1981
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/08/1980Registered 19/08/1980
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/08/1980Registered 19/08/1980

CompanyRankvs 220+ SIC 49320 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.83× · 16/20
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 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£344k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£224k

Working capital

Current Assets

£494k

Current Liabilities

£270k

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£150k

22avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Signed by Mr Robert Bicknell 19 December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.83+£256k
20241.47+£246k
20231.31—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.