Bithell Boats Limited

02259233

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

86 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

36/40

Risk

2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

SOUTERS LANE, CHESTER, CH1 1SD

Incorporated 17/05/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/11/2025

Due 15/11/2026

On track

Industry

50300

Inland passenger water transport

Officers

Mr Brian Desmond Clarke

director · Since 15/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Raquel Josefa Clarke

secretary · Since 01/07/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 5 other boards

Raquel Josefa Clarke

director · Since 14/05/2007

PLEASURE CRUISES

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Chester Boat Company Limited

75–100% shares

75–100% votes

Appoint directors

Souters Lane, The Groves, Chester, CH1 1SD

Reg: 04262644 · Companies House Cardiff · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Brian Desmond Clarke

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mrs Raquel Josefa Clarke

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

BRIAN DESMOND CLARKE · RAQUEL JOSEFA CLARKE

Created 04/03/2024Registered 11/03/2024

Charge

outstanding

ROYSCOT LARCH LTD

Created 26/02/2014Registered 14/03/2014

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 01/03/2011Registered 05/03/2011Satisfied 19/04/2013

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 01/03/2011Registered 05/03/2011Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/03/2011Registered 04/03/2011Satisfied 19/04/2013

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/03/2011Registered 04/03/2011Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 19/04/2013

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 19/04/2013

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 14/09/2012

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 14/09/2012

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 14/09/2012

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 14/09/2012

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 14/09/2012

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 14/09/2012

charge

satisfied

FORWARD BOOST LIMITED

Created 07/12/2006Registered 14/12/2006Satisfied 19/04/2013

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 22/09/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 22/09/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2006Registered 13/12/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/06/2002Registered 15/07/2002Satisfied 22/09/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/06/2002Registered 15/07/2002Satisfied 22/09/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/10/1992Registered 19/10/1992Satisfied 22/09/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/05/1992Registered 07/05/1992Satisfied 22/09/2017

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1991Registered 24/06/1991Satisfied 22/09/2017

charge

satisfied

BODDINGTONS BREWERIES

Created 11/04/1989Registered 12/04/1989Satisfied 11/10/2001

charge

satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/11/1988Registered 09/11/1988Satisfied 07/02/2017

CompanyRankvs 58+ SIC 50300 peers
64

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25

Employees14th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.64× · 20/20

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.

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£741k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£149k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£455k

Working capital

Current Assets

£733k

Current Liabilities

£278k

Fixed Assets

£430k

Debtors

£571k

0avg. employees-29

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£38k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0

Assets less current liabilities£886k

Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	2.64	-£32k
2024	2.29	+£146k
2023	1.35	+£53k
2022	1.12	+£2k
2021	1.13	-£79k
2020	1.42	-£866k
2019	4.17	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.