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Knott-Avonride Limited

01691074

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
55 / 100

Notable Risks

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

Details

EUROPA HOUSE, BURTON UPON TRENT, DE14 2WF
Incorporated 14/01/1983

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

30990
Manufacture of other transport equipment

Officers

Valentin Knott

director · Since 04/03/1983

COMPANY DIRECTOR

GERMAN · GERMANY · Age 83

Neil Patrick Collins

director · Since 01/01/1998

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Phillip David Birch

director · Since 01/03/2023

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Sydney Forrest Collins

secretary · Since 24/04/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Knott Holding Gmbh

75–100% shares

Obinger Strasse 17, 83125, Eggstatt

Reg: Hrb 10443 · Traunstein · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/10/2023Registered 31/10/2023
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/02/2012Registered 01/03/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 11/11/2008Registered 13/11/2008
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/03/2007Registered 20/03/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/11/2005Registered 03/11/2005
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 08/04/2003Registered 09/04/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 17/01/2000Registered 19/01/2000
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1998Registered 26/03/1998Satisfied 02/10/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1998Registered 26/03/1998Satisfied 02/10/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1998Registered 26/03/1998Satisfied 02/10/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/03/1995Registered 16/03/1995Satisfied 17/04/2003
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 13/12/1994Registered 16/12/1994Satisfied 02/10/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 13/12/1994Registered 16/12/1994Satisfied 02/10/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/01/1994Registered 02/02/1994Satisfied 02/10/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC,

Created 20/12/1993Registered 21/12/1993Satisfied 17/04/2003

CompanyRankvs 191+ SIC 30990 peers
54

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
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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191Knott-Avonride Limited
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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.

Employees15/15 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

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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£27.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£185k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£64k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.7M

Current Liabilities

£13.0M

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£3.7M

Cost of Sales

£20.3M

Gross Profit

£7.4M

Admin Expenses

£5.8M

Operating Profit

£450k

Profit After Tax

-£165k

104avg. employees-2

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.3M
NI contributions£314k

Balance Sheet

Interest payable£516k
Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Signed by Mr Neil Collins 11 April 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.90-£165k
20230.91—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.