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Lancaster Training Services Limited

01447612

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE TRAINING CENTRE, 5 PENROD, MORECAMBE, LA3 2UZ
Incorporated 07/09/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/11/2025

Due 11/12/2026

On track

Industry

85320
Technical and vocational secondary education
85530
Driving school activities

Officers

Martyn Lee Horabin

secretary · Since 31/12/2002

British

Richard Warwick Little

director

British

George Michael Sierpinski

director · Since 22/11/2000

British

Former

Norman Dickinson

secretary · Resigned 31/12/2002

Nicholas Robert Horabin

director · Resigned 01/12/1999

Mark Judson Sandgren

director · Resigned 22/11/2000

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 85320 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.21× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Liquidity20/20 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

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 charity'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 trustees with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2024

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£992k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£190k

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£170k

26avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£752k
NI contributions£67k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Interest receivable£6k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023_Charity

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20246.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.