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General Express Services (Contracts) Limited

01462916

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CENTRAL TRANSPORT DEPOT, TILBURY DOCKS, RM18 7EH
Incorporated 23/11/1979

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

52103
52103

Officers

Richard Daniells

director · Since 01/01/1999

TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Richard Daniells

secretary · Since 26/03/2009

OTHER · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Richard Daniells

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Globe House, Eclipse Park, Maidstone, ME14 3EN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 29/05/2020Registered 10/06/2020
charge
satisfied

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Created 21/09/2012Registered 28/09/2012Satisfied 02/06/2020
charge
satisfied

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Created 17/04/2012Registered 26/04/2012Satisfied 09/11/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/05/1991Registered 31/05/1991Satisfied 16/02/2012

CompanyRankvs 2978+ SIC 52103 peers
41

Financial strength51th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees12th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.97× · 6/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£55k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£23k

Working capital

Current Assets

£845k

Current Liabilities

£868k

Fixed Assets

£30k

Debtors

£771k

0avg. employees-27

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£18k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.97—
20240.79—
20230.98+£59k
20220.93+£109k
20210.80—
20200.03—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.