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Br Trading (Cornwall) Limited

01887852

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
59 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
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)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

GENERAL STATION, BODMIN, PL31 1AQ
Incorporated 19/02/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/02/2026

Due 15/02/2027

On track

Industry

49100
Passenger rail transport, interurban
91020
Museum activities
91030
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions

Officers

Mr Peter Gilbert Fitzgerald Obe

director · Since 12/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 4 other boards

Mr David John William Nelson-Brown

director · Since 01/11/2013

RAILWAY GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Nicholas Richard Wood

director · Since 20/09/2016

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stephen Richard Lightfoot

director · Since 16/07/2019

NEW PRODUCT AND PROCESS ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nicholas Richard Wood

secretary · Since 21/10/2021

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Bodmin Railway Heritage Trust

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Bodmin General Station, Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ

Reg: 02197956 · Companies House · Trust

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

WILLAIM KEITH SEARLE

Created 16/05/1995Registered 24/05/1995
charge
outstanding

VANGUARD LIGHTING LTD

Created 16/05/1995Registered 24/05/1995
charge
satisfied

BODMIN RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Created 18/01/1991Registered 05/02/1991Satisfied 10/12/1994
charge
outstanding
Registered 05/02/1991
charge
satisfied

VANGUARD LIGHTING LIMITED

Created 18/01/1991Registered 05/02/1991Satisfied 31/05/1995
charge
satisfied

WILLIAM KEITH SEARLE

Created 18/01/1991Registered 05/02/1991Satisfied 31/05/1995
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/10/1987Registered 15/10/1987Satisfied 03/02/2016

CompanyRankvs 77+ SIC 49100 peers
49

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.43× · 2/20
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 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Material uncertainty relating to going concern We draw attention to Note 1.2 in the financial statements, which sets out events and conditions that indicate a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2024

Net Worth

£265k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£32k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£73k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£154k

Working capital

Current Assets

£117k

Current Liabilities

£270k

Fixed Assets

£559k

Debtors

£57k

Cost of Sales

£922k

Admin Expenses

£416k

Profit After Tax

-£91k

22avg. employees+3

People Costs

Wages & salaries£377k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£24k
Assets less current liabilities£405k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.43-£80k
20230.64-£254k
20222.13

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.