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Orchid Transport Services Limited

02235250

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

13 PORTLAND ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B16 9HN
Incorporated 24/03/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2028

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/08/2025

Due 16/08/2026

Overdue

Industry

49200
Freight rail transport
49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Paul Edward Nethercot

director · Since 01/05/1996

TRANSPORT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

David Harry Bassett

director · Since 14/05/2024

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Steven Philip Garratt

director · Since 14/05/2024

NONE

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Andrew George Monk

secretary · Since 14/05/2024

Also on 1 other board

Andrew George Monk

director · Since 14/05/2024

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip Charles Plowman

director · Since 11/09/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Former

Mr Phil Charles Plowman

director · Resigned 11/09/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Phil Charles Plowman

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 77

13 Portland Road, Birmingham, B16 9HN

Notified 02/08/2016

Mr Michael Stuart John Wigley

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 72

13 Portland Road, Birmingham, B16 9HN

Notified 02/08/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LTD

Created 14/03/2017Registered 14/03/2017
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 18/12/2008Registered 23/12/2008

CompanyRankvs 48+ SIC 49200 peers
63

Financial strength48th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.86× · 16/20
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 strength12/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 30/04/2026

Net Worth

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£404k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£754k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£875k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£1.2M

18avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£63k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£759k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.86—
20251.97—
20241.97+£103k
20231.78—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.