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Dean Forest Railway Company Limited

01576461

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

FOREST ROAD, LYDNEY, GL15 4ET
Incorporated 24/07/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/06/2026

Due 15/06/2027

On track

Industry

49100
Passenger rail transport, interurban

Officers

Mr Christopher Bull

director · Since 28/01/2012

SELF EMPLOYED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Cecile Hunt

director · Since 24/11/2018

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Mr Adam James Dickinson

director · Since 31/03/2021

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Mr Adam James Williams

director · Since 06/02/2024

RAILWAY ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Thelwell Clarke

director · Since 27/03/2024

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Mr Timothy Leslie Rudge

director · Since 07/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Forest Of Dean Railway Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET

Reg: 01714404 · United Kingdom · Limited

Notified 06/04/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 12/02/1999Registered 26/02/1999

CompanyRankvs 13+ SIC 49100 peers
67

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.45× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -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 company'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 directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Turnover

£972k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£665k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£454k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£270k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£663k

Working capital

Current Assets

£812k

Current Liabilities

£149k

Fixed Assets

£42k

Debtors

£342k

Cost of Sales

£496k

Gross Profit

£476k

Admin Expenses

£77k

Operating Profit

£262k

Profit After Tax

£206k

6avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£64k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£705k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.45+£206k
20235.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.