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Century Trading Limited

00990836

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

Healthy

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

Details

144/146, DARTMOUTH ROAD,, LONDON, SE26 4QZ
Incorporated 05/10/1970

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/07/2026

Due 22/07/2027

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Michael James Chapman

director · Since 07/07/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Brenda Lillian Chapman

secretary · Since 07/07/1991

BRITISH · Age 81

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Maurice Richards

director · Since 07/07/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 12 other boards

Mr David James Chapman

director · Since 31/01/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Mr David Chapman

director · Since 31/01/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael James Chapman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 82

A4g Suite, Nepicar House, Wrotham Heath, TN15 7RS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David James Chapman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Nepicar House, London Road, Wrotham Heath, TN15 7RS

Notified 18/02/2022

Charges10 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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charge
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BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/03/2000Registered 20/03/2000
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/07/1986Registered 30/07/1986
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/07/1986Registered 30/07/1986
charge
satisfied

T S INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 03/04/1984Registered 07/09/1984
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/07/1978Registered 04/08/1978
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/07/1978Registered 04/08/1978
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/03/1978Registered 17/03/1978
charge
outstanding

M S SMITH

Created 14/04/1976Registered 30/04/1976
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 15/10/1975Registered 23/10/1975
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/07/1975Registered 31/07/1975

CompanyRankvs 848+ SIC 45111 peers
56

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees66th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.26× · 2/20
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.

Employees10/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£4.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£83k

Working capital

Current Assets

£29k

Current Liabilities

£112k

Fixed Assets

£5.0M

Debtors

£2k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.26-£101k
20240.38-£453k
20230.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.