Gwili Railway Company Limited

01208456

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

80 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

BRONWYDD ARMS STATION, CARMARTHEN, SA33 6HT

Incorporated 21/04/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/06/2025

Due 06/07/2026

On track

Industry

94990

Activities of other membership organisations

Officers

Mr Mathew Isaac Bowen

secretary · Since 27/06/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 48

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Mathew Isaac Bowen

director · Since 27/06/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 48

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Anthony Thomas Ridgewell

director · Since 18/11/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 80

Mr David Keith Doble

director · Since 20/04/2022

RETIRED BANKER

BRITISH · WALES · Age 76

Mr Paul Kenneth Booker

director · Since 07/09/2024

ENGINEER

BRITISH · WALES · Age 69

Mr Jonathan Huw Turner

director · Since 09/11/2024

RETIRED

BRITISH · WALES · Age 61

Mr Russell Withington

director · Since 08/11/2025

RETIRED

BRITISH · WALES · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Gwili Railway Preservation Society

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

Appoint directors

Bronwydd Arms Station, Bronwydd Arms, Carmarthen, SA33 6HT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

JSD JONES · WILLIAM PARKER

Created 23/03/2025Registered 01/04/2025

Charge

outstanding

WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION

Created 11/01/2023Registered 19/01/2023

Charge

outstanding

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Created 28/06/2013Registered 10/07/2013

Charge

outstanding

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Created 28/06/2013Registered 10/07/2013

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/06/2007Registered 28/06/2007

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/04/2001Registered 26/04/2001

charge

satisfied

ROBERT M.E. THOMAS

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

ANTHONY J GRIFFITHS

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

BILL NICHOLES

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

JOHN FARLEY

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

PAUL V. EVANS

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

ALAN MAYHEW

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

P. GEOFFREY WRIGHT

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

E. FAY MORTON

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

CHRISTOPHER R MORTON

Created 10/01/1989Registered 27/01/1989Satisfied 21/03/2007

charge

satisfied

D.G. LEWIS · A.P. GREENOUGH · R.M.E. THOMAS · K. PRICE

Created 09/06/1983Registered 17/06/1983Satisfied 02/01/1999

charge

satisfied

THOMAS E.C. MOLLAND

Created 19/08/1982Registered 28/08/1982Satisfied 02/12/2000

CompanyRankvs 1739+ SIC 94990 peers
60

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25

Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.35× · 2/20

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.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£829k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£52k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£150k

Working capital

Current Assets

£82k

Current Liabilities

£233k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£17k

7avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£145k

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M

Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	0.35	+£47k
2023	0.76	+£268k
2022	1.80	+£194k
2021	2.95	+£120k
2020	1.51	-£22k
2019	0.49	+£6k
2018	0.77	-£36k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.