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Lantern Recovery Specialists Plc

02186762

active
Public Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

LANTERN HOUSE, POTTERS BAR, EN6 5AJ
Incorporated 02/11/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/12/2025

Due 31/12/2026

On track

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
52103
52103
52219
Other service activities incidental to land transportation
52290
Other transportation support activities

Officers

Craig Coleman

secretary · Since 31/05/2008

British

Craig Coleman

director · Since 26/03/2012

British

Lee Coleman

director · Since 26/03/2012

British

Raymond Michael Coleman

director

British

Ryan Coleman

director · Since 26/03/2012

British

Former

Catherine Anne Chapman

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2008

Raymond Michael Coleman

secretary · Resigned 25/10/2005

Joseph Henry Coleman

director · Resigned 25/10/2005

Sheila Jessie Coleman

director · Resigned 29/02/2008

CompanyRankvs 550+ SIC 45200 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.37× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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

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 31/03/2025

Turnover

£19.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£25.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£5.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£19.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£24.0M

Current Liabilities

£4.5M

Fixed Assets

£7.1M

Debtors

£17.0M

Cost of Sales

£11.1M

Gross Profit

£8.7M

Admin Expenses

£3.1M

Operating Profit

£5.6M

Profit After Tax

£4.4M

131avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£833k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.3M
NI contributions£470k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£141k
Assets less current liabilities£26.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.37+£4.4M
20244.29

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.