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Centaur Overland Travel Limited

01210180

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 34 & 35, ACORN INDUSTRIAL PARK, DARTFORD, DA1 4AL
Incorporated 30/04/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/03/2026

Due 22/03/2027

On track

Industry

49390
Other passenger land transport

Officers

Matthew Henry Sims

director · Since 20/03/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Mr Patrick David Sims

director · Since 22/05/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Mr Roland Andrew Sims

director · Since 22/05/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 34

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Centaur Group Limited

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

Unit 34 & 35 Acorn Industrial Park, Acorn Road, Dartford, DA1 4AL

Reg: 11052713 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 22/05/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Matthew Henry Sims

Ceased 22/05/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 11/04/2025Registered 14/04/2025
Charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 11/04/2025Registered 14/04/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/10/2005Registered 22/10/2005Satisfied 14/11/2014
charge
satisfied

NWS BANK PLC

Created 19/04/1996Registered 02/05/1996Satisfied 14/11/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

Created 21/01/1994Registered 01/02/1994Satisfied 18/04/1996
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/05/1984Registered 13/06/1984Satisfied 14/11/2014
charge
satisfied

MERCANTILE CREDIT COMPANY LIMITED

Created 22/10/1980Registered 29/10/1980Satisfied 14/11/2014

CompanyRankvs 266+ SIC 49390 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.37× · 12/20
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.

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

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 31/10/2024

Turnover

£10.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£4.2M

Debtors

£2.0M

Cost of Sales

£7.2M

Gross Profit

£3.7M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Operating Profit

£2.1M

Profit After Tax

£1.7M

380avg. employees+57

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£528k
Dividends paid-£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.7M
NI contributions£43k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.37+£707k
20231.23+£549k
20221.34-£253k
20211.60

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.