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Ray Acton Motors (Lichfield) Limited

01352618

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Burton Road, Streethay, Lichfield, WS13 8LN
Incorporated 10/02/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/10/2025

Due 25/10/2026

On track

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Graham Jon Acton

director · Since 06/05/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Justin Edward Soames Acton

director · Since 06/05/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Graham Jon Acton

secretary · Since 19/09/2005

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Graham Jon Acton

director · Since 06/05/2005

British · England · Age 58

Justin Edward Soames Acton

director · Since 06/05/2005

British · England · Age 55

Graham Jon Acton

secretary · Since 19/09/2005

British

Former

Pamela Glenys Teresa Acton

secretary · Resigned 19/09/2005

Pamela Glenys Teresa Acton

director · Resigned 19/09/2005

Raymond Acton

director · Resigned 05/04/2006

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Graham Jon Acton

Significant control

British · England · Age 58

Burton Road, Lichfield, WS13 8LN

Notified 03/10/2016

Mr Justin Edward Soames Acton

Significant control

British · England · Age 55

Burton Road, Lichfield, WS13 8LN

Notified 03/10/2016

Mr Paul Anthony Bailey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

English · England · Age 51

Burton Road, Lichfield, WS13 8LN

Notified 06/05/2022

Mr Edward Roper

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

English · England · Age 56

Burton Road, Lichfield, WS13 8LN

Notified 06/05/2022

Charges6 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/06/2003Registered 06/06/2003
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 13/10/1997Registered 17/10/1997
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/09/1997Registered 16/09/1997
charge
outstanding

ROBERT REGINALD SHARP

Created 15/08/1992Registered 26/08/1992
charge
outstanding

TEXACO LIMITED

Created 16/03/1990Registered 19/03/1990
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1980Registered 07/07/1980

Change History

status → active
2026-08-15

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-15

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Burton Road
2026-08-15

BURTON ROAD

post town → Lichfield
2026-08-15

LICHFIELD

officer appointed → ACTON, Graham Jon
2026-08-15
officer appointed → ACTON, Graham Jon
2026-08-15
officer appointed → ACTON, Justin Edward Soames
2026-08-15

CompanyRankvs 11355+ SIC 45200 peers
53

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees62th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees9/15 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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£137k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£224

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£73k

Working capital

Current Assets

£13k

Current Liabilities

£85k

Fixed Assets

£210k

Debtors

£11k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£137k
Signed by Graham Acton 7 April 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.15+£5k
20240.13—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.