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Walter Carefoot & Sons,(Transport)Limited

00889664

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BLACKPOOL ROAD, PRESTON, PR3 3AL
Incorporated 13/10/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/11/2025

Due 18/11/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Charles Douglas Carefoot

director · Since 29/10/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Mr Colin William Clive Carefoot

director · Since 01/04/1993

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Alec Lee Carefoot

director · Since 16/07/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 29

Mr Andrew Raymond Cross

director · Since 10/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Carefoot Plc

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Blackpool Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3AL

Reg: 02771177 · England & Wales · Limited

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/02/1991Registered 28/02/1991
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1989Registered 30/03/1989Satisfied 29/12/1994

CompanyRankvs 3340+ SIC 49410 peers
79

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 10.19× · 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 strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£243k

Fixed Assets

£87k

Debtors

£131k

6avg. employees-24

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£207k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£2.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202510.19+£481k
20242.55-£820k
20232.93-£196k
20222.91+£134k
20211.75+£150k
20201.15-£147k
20190.98+£258
20181.30

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.