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Matthew Baker (Caravans) Limited

00976437

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

CASTLE HOUSE, NEWPORT, SA42 0XN
Incorporated 07/04/1970

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

55300
Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds

Officers

Andrew Leonard Merrick

director · Since 31/12/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 64

Mrs Catherine Merrick

director · Since 20/12/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 62

Mr Matthew Ramsey Baker Merrick

director · Since 20/12/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 25

Miss Rebecca Louise Merrick

director · Since 20/12/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 27

Mrs Samantha Merrick

director · Since 20/12/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 52

Mr Andrew Leonard Merrick

secretary · Since 01/06/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Merrick

50–75% shares
ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
50–75% votes
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · Wales · Age 64

Castle House, Newport, SA42 0XN

Notified 31/12/2016

Mrs Samantha Merrick

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · Wales · Age 52

Castle House, Newport, SA42 0XN

Notified 18/12/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Ronald Merrick

Ceased 23/07/2021

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MERCANTILE CREDIT COMPANY LTD

Created 08/11/1977Registered 11/11/1977

CompanyRankvs 29+ SIC 55300 peers
78

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.69× · 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.

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

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£143k

11avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.69+£276k
20242.38-£117k
20232.32+£364k
20223.24-£63k
20214.97+£643k
20203.03+£294k
20192.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.