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Tophire Limited

02159338

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNITS 3B-C, BARLOW WAY BUSINESS CENTRE 9 BARLOW WAY, RAINHAM, RM13 8BT
Incorporated 31/08/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/11/2025

Due 12/12/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Paul James Pretlove

secretary · Since 30/11/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Daniel William James

director · Since 30/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Mr Paul James Pretlove

director · Since 30/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Daniel William James

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 77

Units 3b-C, Barlow Way Business Centre, 9 Barlow Way, Rainham, RM13 8BT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Paul James Pretlove

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 72

Units 3b-C, Barlow Way Business Centre, 9 Barlow Way, Rainham, RM13 8BT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2000Registered 13/10/2000
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2000Registered 13/10/2000

CompanyRankvs 15385+ SIC 49410 peers
50

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.73× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£238k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£108k

Working capital

Current Assets

£298k

Current Liabilities

£406k

Fixed Assets

£379k

Debtors

£279k

0avg. employees-7

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£270k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.73+£12k
20240.75-£183k
20231.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.