Great Central Railway Plc
01257394
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Loss before tax (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/01/2025
full
Next accounts due
31/07/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 07/10/2025
Due 21/10/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 15/11/2008
RETIRED
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 15/09/2017
RETIRED
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 27/02/2019
RETIRED SCHOOL MASTER
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72
Also on 1 other board
secretary · Since 06/10/2023
director · Since 18/12/2024
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56
Also on 1 other board
Former
director · Resigned 11/06/2026
director · Resigned 11/07/2026
Persons with Significant Control
The David Clarke Railway Trust
Lovatt House, 3 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough, LE11 1SL
Reg: 1104839 · Charity Commission Register Of Charities · Trust
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges1 outstanding
THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
CROMWELL TOOLS LIMITED
MALCOLM FRECKELTON WILLIAM JOHN CHARLES FORD RICHARD CLIVE MINIFIE ROBERT JOHN SPENCER STEPHENS
CROMWELL TOOLS LIMITED
DAVID ARNOLD CLARKE
CompanyRankvs 55+ SIC 49100 peers51
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Material uncertainty relating to going concern We draw your attention to note 25 in the financial statements, that indicates the potential impact of the financial and operational performance of the company on the future operations of the busin
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2024
Net Worth
£2.1M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£192k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£704k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£597k
Working capital
Current Assets
£537k
Current Liabilities
£1.1M
Fixed Assets
£10.3M
Debtors
£133k
Cost of Sales
£3.3M
Admin Expenses
£1.3M
Profit After Tax
-£704k
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.47 | -£652k |
| 2023 | 0.61 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.