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Great Central Railway Plc

01257394

active
Public Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

GREAT CENTRAL STATION, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 1RW
Incorporated 06/05/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/10/2025

Due 21/10/2026

On track

Industry

49100
Passenger rail transport, interurban

Officers

Mr Richard John Patching

director · Since 15/11/2008

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Dr Eric Harold Smith

director · Since 17/04/2010

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Mr Clive Ian Baines

director · Since 15/09/2017

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Ian Lloyd Wilson

director · Since 27/02/2019

RETIRED SCHOOL MASTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard Hubert Bruce

director · Since 29/07/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mr Mark Andrew Beckett

director · Since 01/10/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mrs Caroline Elizabeth Pollard

secretary · Since 06/10/2023

Mr Ian George Walters

director · Since 18/12/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Former

Mr Mahmood Reza

director · Resigned 11/06/2026

Mr Scott Jonathon Manley

director · Resigned 11/07/2026

Persons with Significant Control

The David Clarke Railway Trust

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Lovatt House, 3 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough, LE11 1SL

Reg: 1104839 · Charity Commission Register Of Charities · Trust

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST

Created 11/08/2025Registered 21/08/2025
charge
satisfied

CROMWELL TOOLS LIMITED

Created 16/12/2010Registered 05/01/2011Satisfied 10/03/2022
charge
satisfied

MALCOLM FRECKELTON WILLIAM JOHN CHARLES FORD RICHARD CLIVE MINIFIE ROBERT JOHN SPENCER STEPHENS

Created 12/02/2010Registered 13/02/2010Satisfied 12/04/2022
charge
satisfied

CROMWELL TOOLS LIMITED

Created 11/12/2009Registered 21/12/2009Satisfied 10/03/2022
charge
satisfied

DAVID ARNOLD CLARKE

Created 08/01/1996Registered 12/01/1996Satisfied 10/03/2022

CompanyRankvs 55+ SIC 49100 peers
51

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.47× · 2/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

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

107avg. employees+4

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£28k
Assets less current liabilities£9.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.47-£652k
20230.61

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.