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Elephant Boatyard Limited (The)

01159255

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE ELEPHANT BOATYARD LANDS END ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DN
Incorporated 05/02/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/12/2025

Due 01/01/2027

On track

Industry

30120
Building of pleasure and sporting boats
33150
Repair and maintenance of ships and boats

Officers

Simon Carwithen Richardson

director · Since 14/03/1991

SAILMAKER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Mr Thomas Lawrence Carwithen Richardson

secretary · Since 14/03/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Thomas Lawrence Carwithen Richardson

director · Since 14/03/1991

BOAT BUILDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 3 other boards

John Ben Carwithen Richardson

director · Since 14/03/1991

BOAT BUILDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Julyan Mark Carwithen Richardson

director · Since 03/04/2008

SAIL MAKER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Matthew James Carwithen Richardson

director · Since 03/04/2008

BOAT BUILDER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Mrs Elizabeth Powell

director · Since 11/11/2021

OPERATIONS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mr Iain Robert Charles Mcgrory

secretary · Since 13/03/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Thomas Lawrence Carwithen Richardson

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 82

The Elephant Boatyard, Lands End Road, Southampton, SO31 8DN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Elizabeth Powell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 49

The Elephant Boatyard, Lands End Road, Southampton, SO31 8DN

Notified 14/05/2026

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 19/04/2024Registered 23/04/2024
Charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/01/1994Registered 27/01/1994

CompanyRankvs 44+ SIC 30120 peers
70

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.28× · 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 31/10/2023

Net Worth

£563k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£80k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£84k

Working capital

Current Assets

£244k

Current Liabilities

£191k

Fixed Assets

£524k

Debtors

£271k

19avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£608k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20231.28+£36k
20222.06+£36k
20211.17+£4k
20202.15+£25k
20191.08+£27k
20180.91

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.