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Research Garage Group Limited

01021262

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
55 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

LONDON ROAD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE10 1HL
Incorporated 17/08/1971

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

medium

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/04/2026

Due 11/05/2027

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
47300
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Ian James Rawson-Mackenzie

director · Since 06/04/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian James Rawson-Mackenzie

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 62

London Road, Hinckley, LE10 1HL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/08/2019Registered 06/09/2019
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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/12/2015Registered 09/12/2015Satisfied 10/10/2019
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satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/12/2015Registered 09/12/2015Satisfied 10/10/2019
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satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/12/2015Registered 09/12/2015Satisfied 10/10/2019
Charge
outstanding

PSA WHOLESALE LTD

Created 22/04/2014Registered 23/04/2014
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/02/2014Registered 01/03/2014Satisfied 16/12/2015
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/02/2014Registered 01/03/2014Satisfied 16/12/2015
Charge
outstanding

FGA WHOLESALE UK LIMITED

Created 25/02/2014Registered 27/02/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/2012Registered 16/11/2012Satisfied 15/12/2015
charge
satisfied

FIAT AUTO FINANCIAL SERVICES (WHOLESALE) LIMITED

Created 12/04/2006Registered 22/04/2006Satisfied 19/02/2014
charge
satisfied

PSA WHOLESALE LTD

Created 26/08/2005Registered 02/09/2005Satisfied 12/04/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/05/2004Registered 04/06/2004Satisfied 15/12/2015
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/03/2003Registered 11/04/2003Satisfied 16/12/2015
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/01/2003Registered 09/01/2003Satisfied 16/12/2015
charge
satisfied

FIAT AUTO (U.K.) LIMITED

Created 17/04/2002Registered 18/04/2002Satisfied 16/04/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/04/2002Registered 10/04/2002Satisfied 18/12/2015
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/04/2002Registered 10/04/2002Satisfied 19/02/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/01/2002Registered 24/01/2002Satisfied 15/12/2015
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 13/07/1999Registered 21/07/1999Satisfied 31/01/2002
charge
satisfied

FIAT AUTO FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 16/06/1998Registered 18/06/1998Satisfied 16/04/2013
charge
satisfied

FIAT AUTO FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 18/04/1997Registered 22/04/1997Satisfied 15/12/1998
charge
outstanding

TOTAL OIL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED

Created 13/12/1995Registered 20/12/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/12/1993Registered 30/12/1993Satisfied 01/09/2001
charge
satisfied

PSA WHOLESALE LIMITED

Created 13/01/1993Registered 14/01/1993Satisfied 12/04/2012
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 03/08/1992Registered 12/08/1992Satisfied 01/03/2003
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/04/1992Registered 17/04/1992Satisfied 01/09/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/04/1992Registered 17/04/1992Satisfied 01/09/2001
charge
satisfied

TOTAL OIL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED

Created 28/02/1991Registered 09/03/1991Satisfied 16/04/2013
charge
satisfied

TOTAL OIL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED

Created 06/08/1990Registered 24/08/1990Satisfied 16/04/2013
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/01/1989Registered 23/01/1989Satisfied 31/01/2002
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/10/1988Registered 22/10/1988Satisfied 01/09/2001
charge
satisfied

ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED.

Created 07/05/1985Registered 15/05/1985Satisfied 26/02/1991
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS AND SCOTTISH TRUST LIMITED

Created 08/02/1983Registered 14/02/1983Satisfied 20/03/1990
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS AND SCOTTISH TRUST LIMITED

Created 24/01/1983Registered 26/01/1983Satisfied 02/05/1990
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/11/1982Registered 02/12/1982Satisfied 01/09/2001
charge
satisfied

TALBOT WHOLESALE LIMITED

Created 31/12/1981Registered 12/01/1982Satisfied 05/02/2002
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/02/1979Registered 19/02/1979Satisfied 01/09/2001
charge
satisfied

ANGLO FRENCH FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 07/08/1978Registered 09/08/1978Satisfied 12/04/2012
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/06/1977Registered 29/06/1977Satisfied 31/01/2002

CompanyRankvs 660+ SIC 45111 peers
55

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.92× · 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 strength24/25 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

or - the director has not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Other information The director is responsible for the oth

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2017

Turnover

£45.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£34k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£726k

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.3M

Current Liabilities

£9.0M

Fixed Assets

£5.6M

Debtors

£1.2M

Cost of Sales

£43.2M

Gross Profit

£1.7M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Operating Profit

£100k

Profit After Tax

-£31k

115avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£39k
Dividends paid£108k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.8M
NI contributions£244k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£163k
Assets less current liabilities£4.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20170.92

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.