Dart Pleasure Craft Limited

01045776

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
21 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

C/O DART VALLEY RAILWAY LTD QUEENS PARK STATION, PAIGNTON, TQ4 6AF

Incorporated 13/03/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/01/2026

Due 04/02/2027

On track

Industry

50300

Inland passenger water transport

Officers

David Ian Allan

director · Since 18/02/2005

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 20 other boards

Nicholas Geoffrey Dunn Bsc

director · Since 26/09/2013

ENGLAND

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

John Robert Jones

director · Since 26/09/2013

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Colin Andrew Bland

director · Since 12/12/2013

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Paul Edward Merrington

director · Since 27/04/2017

SHIPWRIGHT / HEAD OF ENGINEERING

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Dart Free Houses Ltd

75–100% shares

75–100% votes

Appoint directors

Dart Valley Railway Ltd, Queens Park Station, Paignton, TQ4 6AF

Reg: 01279635 · Companies House · Limited

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges21 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 05/08/2013Registered 07/08/2013

charge

outstanding

ELIZABETH ANNE BARROW AND MICHAEL DESMOND BARROW

Created 30/04/2010Registered 01/05/2010

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 29/01/2003Registered 04/02/2003

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/08/1997Registered 18/08/1997

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/08/1997Registered 18/08/1997

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1991Registered 10/09/1991

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1991Registered 10/09/1991

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1991Registered 10/09/1991

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1991Registered 10/09/1991

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1991Registered 10/09/1991

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1991Registered 10/09/1991

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/04/1982Registered 29/04/1982

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/04/1982Registered 29/04/1982

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/04/1982Registered 29/04/1982

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/04/1982Registered 29/04/1982

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/07/1978Registered 10/08/1978

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/07/1978Registered 10/08/1978

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 05/10/1977Registered 18/10/1977

charge

outstanding

SHIP MORTGAGE FINANCE COMPANY LTD.

Created 13/05/1976Registered 02/06/1976

charge

outstanding

THE MILLBROOK STAINBOAT AND TRADNG COMPANY LIMITED

Created 13/05/1976Registered 26/05/1976

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/06/1975Registered 27/06/1975

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 50300 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25

Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.28× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£4.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£31k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.6M

Current Liabilities

£679k

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

Debtors

£3.4M

44avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£24k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.9M

Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	5.28	+£340k
2024	4.54	+£681k
2023	3.46	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.