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Ideal Caravan Sales Limited

01067372

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

LITTLEBURN LANE, DURHAM, DH7 8HA
Incorporated 23/08/1972

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45190
Sale of other motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mark Antony Gillett

director · Since 23/04/2025

British

John Graham Hesp

director · Since 23/04/2025

British

Andrew Peter Machin

director · Since 23/04/2025

British

Karl Robert Smalley

director · Since 23/04/2025

British

Former

Olive Ballantine

secretary · Resigned 27/10/2013

David Ballantine

director · Resigned 23/04/2025

David Ballantine

director · Resigned 04/04/2024

Olive Ballantine

director · Resigned 27/10/2013

Raymond Anthony Ballantine

director · Resigned 04/04/2024

Walter Ballantine

director · Resigned 05/04/2005

Linda Spears

director · Resigned 04/04/2024

CompanyRankvs 470+ SIC 45111 peers
77

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.63× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees13/15 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

Going concern doubt: -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 financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£8.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£193k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£249k

Debtors

£1.4M

Cost of Sales

£7.8M

Gross Profit

£731k

Admin Expenses

£963k

Operating Profit

-£232k

Profit After Tax

-£152k

20avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£134k
Dividends paid£213k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£831k
NI contributions£96k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.63-£189k
20231.63

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.