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Take Me Darlington Ltd

01867226

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)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Suite C Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GE
Incorporated 28/11/1984

Previously known as

1ab Taxis Limited · until 15/07/2024

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/08/2025

Due 21/08/2026

On track

Industry

49320
Taxi operation

Officers

Mr David John Hunter

director · Since 01/08/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 31 other boards

Mr John Alan Gardner

director · Since 01/08/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 18 other boards

John Alan Gardner

director · Since 01/08/2022

British · England · Age 61

David John Hunter

director · Since 01/08/2022

British · England · Age 56

Former

Ann Kathleen Barnes

secretary · Resigned 07/02/2018

Ann Kathleen Barnes

director · Resigned 18/06/2021

Maurice Stewart Crang

director · Resigned 27/07/2022

Peter Andrew Crang

director · Resigned 27/07/2022

Stuart Stanley Mason

director · Resigned 27/07/2022

Paul William Rimmer

director · Resigned 01/08/2022

Christopher Stuart Mason

director · Resigned 01/08/2022

Tina Crang

secretary · Resigned 01/08/2022

Christopher Parkin Bainbridge

director · Resigned 13/09/2023

Paul William Rimmer

director · Resigned 19/04/2024

Persons with Significant Control

1ab Holdings Limited

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

Take Me Finance Office, Rutland Lodge, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TR

Notified 26/07/2022

Charges5 outstanding

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Change History

statusactive
2026-06-13

Active

typeltd
2026-06-13

Private Limited Company

address line1Suite C Loughborough Technology Centre
2026-06-13

TAKE ME FINANCE OFFICE ASHBY ROAD

post townLoughborough
2026-06-13

LOUGHBOROUGH

postcodeLE11 3GE
2026-06-13

LE11 3TR

CompanyRankvs 1202+ SIC 49320 peers
63

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
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 strength22/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£32k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£31k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£27k

Working capital

Current Assets

£747k

Current Liabilities

£774k

Fixed Assets

£522k

Debtors

£716k

30avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£138k
Assets less current liabilities£495k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20230.97

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.