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Kelston Sparkes Contractors Limited

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BROMLEY, BRISTOL, BS39 4DE
Incorporated 16/01/1974

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mr Robert Charles Stark

secretary · Since 23/09/1997

PARTNER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Alan Kelston Sparkes

director · Since 21/05/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Robert Charles Stark

director · Since 31/03/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 17 other boards

Mr David Blake Swann

director · Since 01/02/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Kelston Donald Stark

director · Since 01/04/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Kelston Sparkes Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Bromley, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4DE

Reg: 01456314 · United Kingdom · Ltd

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/03/2011Registered 31/03/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/06/2004Registered 02/06/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 01/07/1998Registered 03/07/1998Satisfied 15/04/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 12/10/1994Registered 15/10/1994Satisfied 05/07/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 15/09/1994Registered 24/09/1994Satisfied 05/07/2008

CompanyRankvs 29+ SIC 43999 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.59× · 20/20
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 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -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

£50.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£12.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£34k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£13.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£21.5M

Current Liabilities

£8.3M

Debtors

£8.9M

Cost of Sales

£42.9M

Gross Profit

£8.0M

Admin Expenses

£3.2M

Operating Profit

£5.7M

Profit After Tax

£6.5M

52avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£24k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£13.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.59+£6.5M
20232.32+£2.0M
20222.55+£1.4M
20212.17+£1.1M
20201.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.