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Sparks Transport Limited

01018080

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

SPARKS TRANSPORT, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9AG
Incorporated 19/07/1971

Previously known as

C Sparks & Sons Limited · until 18/08/2026

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/07/2026

Due 30/07/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Jonathan David Sparks

director · Since 28/12/2013

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Tristan Charles Sparks

director · Since 09/10/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Richard John Mills

director · Since 10/07/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Former

Mr Adrian Cyril Sparks

director · Resigned 10/07/2026

Persons with Significant Control

European Vehicle Sales Ltd

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

Sandtoft Industrial Estate, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1PN

Reg: 13396820 · Companies House · Private Limited Company By Shares

Notified 13/07/2026

Former PSCs

C Sparks & Sons Holdings Limited

Ceased 29/09/2025

Mr Jonathan Sparks

Ceased 14/05/2026

Mr Tristan Charles Sparks

Ceased 14/05/2026

Mr Richard John Mills

Ceased 13/07/2026

Mrs Karen Mills

Ceased 13/07/2026

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 22869+ SIC 49410 peers
31

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.58× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Turnover

£21.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£189k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£4.2M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£2.1M

Cost of Sales

£19.3M

Gross Profit

£2.2M

Admin Expenses

£3.3M

Operating Profit

-£1.0M

Profit After Tax

-£2.3M

118avg. employees-23

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.6M
NI contributions£730k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£160k
Assets less current liabilities£347k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.58-£2.3M
20240.87-£13k
20230.89

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.