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David Payne & Son (Coach Builders) Limited

01044868

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

BEDDOW WAY, KENT, ME20 7BT
Incorporated 06/03/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Christopher David John Payne

director · Since 31/12/1990

COACH BUILDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Mr Ralph David James Payne

director · Since 16/12/2017

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 40 other boards

Mr Christopher Bernard Hocking

director · Since 18/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 11 other boards

Mr David Brian Rolls

director · Since 18/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher David John Payne

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 74

Beddow Way, Kent, ME20 7BT

Notified 18/02/2019

Bp Rolls Holdings Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

28, Hopkinson Way, Andover, SP10 3LF

Reg: 09252296 · Uk Registrar Of Companies · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 29/12/2025

Former PSCs

Mr David Alan Payne

Ceased 18/02/2019

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/07/1989Registered 20/07/1989
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1989Registered 13/07/1989
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1980Registered 06/02/1981

CompanyRankvs 2148+ SIC 45200 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.91× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

£2.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£284k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£508k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£556k

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£700k

30avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2017)

Corp tax£27k
Dividends paid£57k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£204k
Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.91+£26k
20241.87+£413k
20231.78+£193k
20221.82+£151k
20211.67+£282k
20201.59-£68k
20191.64+£29k
20171.68—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.