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Ascotts Group Limited

01256619

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

11 APPLEGARTH DRIVE, DARTFORD, DA1 1JD
Incorporated 03/05/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

medium

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/09/2025

Due 14/10/2026

On track

Industry

45190
Sale of other motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
49320
Taxi operation

Officers

Mrs Michelle Ascott

secretary · Since 28/10/2005

BRITISH · Age 59

Mr Matthew Ronald French

director · Since 01/03/2006

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Peter Derek Willcox

director · Since 01/03/2006

BODY SHOP MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Kevin John Mould

director · Since 02/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Craig Purssey

director · Since 02/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Ascott

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

11 Applegarth Drive, Questor, Dartford, DA1 1JD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Matthew Ronald French

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

11 Applegarth Drive, Questor, Dartford, DA1 1JD

Notified 14/07/2017

Former PSCs

Mrs Maureen Sylvia Ascott

Ceased 01/04/2017

Mr Matthew Ronald French

Ceased 14/07/2017

Mr Peter Derek Willcox

Ceased 14/07/2017

Mrs Michelle Ascott

Ceased 14/07/2017

Mrs Diane Willcox

Ceased 14/07/2017

Ascotts Group Holdings Limited

Ceased 30/09/2022

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outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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Charge
outstanding

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Created 24/10/2014Registered 27/10/2014
Charge
satisfied

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Created 21/10/2014Registered 22/10/2014Satisfied 06/04/2016
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/10/2014Registered 14/10/2014Satisfied 06/04/2016
charge
satisfied

CLEARPRIME LIMITED

Created 08/02/2013Registered 11/02/2013Satisfied 21/02/2017
charge
satisfied

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Created 15/08/2011Registered 16/08/2011Satisfied 04/11/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/08/2008Registered 16/08/2008Satisfied 04/11/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/05/2006Registered 11/05/2006Satisfied 30/06/2015
charge
satisfied

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Created 17/01/2005Registered 04/02/2005Satisfied 09/08/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/12/1982Registered 21/12/1982Satisfied 09/12/2004

CompanyRankvs 825+ SIC 45190 peers
53

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
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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825Ascotts Group Limited
69
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£363k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£491k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£16k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£853k

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.6M

Current Liabilities

£8.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£1.0M

Cost of Sales

£26.5M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Profit After Tax

£198k

41avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£215k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£984k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.