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J. W. Lodge & Sons Limited

01090571

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE GARAGE, CHELMSFORD, CM1 4QR
Incorporated 11/01/1973

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/06/2026

Due 01/07/2027

On track

Industry

49390
Other passenger land transport

Officers

Mr Andrew David Lodge

director · Since 17/06/1991

COACH OPERATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Christopher John Lodge

director · Since 17/06/1991

COACH OPERATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert Charles Lodge

director · Since 17/06/1991

COACH OPERATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Robert Charles Lodge

secretary · Since 21/03/1997

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew David Lodge

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 65

The Garage, High Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4QR

Notified 06/04/2016

Christopher John Lodge

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 65

The Garage, High Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4QR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 12/05/2008Registered 13/05/2008Satisfied 27/05/2022
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 06/05/2004Registered 07/05/2004Satisfied 27/05/2022
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 02/04/2004Registered 08/04/2004

CompanyRankvs 370+ SIC 49390 peers
70

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.18× · 12/20
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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£295k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£82k

Working capital

Current Assets

£535k

Current Liabilities

£453k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£184k

20avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£5k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£174k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.18+£27k
20241.24+£102k
20200.90+£71k
20190.78—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.