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Derby Express Couriers (Overnight) Limited

02563845

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT H1 7 CRANMER ROAD, DERBY, DE21 6JL
Incorporated 30/11/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/03/2026

Due 27/03/2027

On track

Industry

53201
Licensed carriers

Officers

Mrs Lucy Ann Sharp

director · Since 01/08/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Thomas Sharp

director · Since 01/08/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Derby Express Couriers (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Unit H1, 7 Cranmer Road, Derby, DE21 6JL

Reg: 08175948 · Companies House, England · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LORRAINE SHARP · SUSAN HILL

Created 02/03/2021Registered 15/03/2021
Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/08/2017Registered 02/08/2017
charge
satisfied

NICHOLAS AUSTIN TAYLOR AS SECURITY TRUSTEE (THE "SECURITY TRUSTEE")

Created 23/08/2012Registered 29/08/2012Satisfied 12/07/2017
charge
satisfied

ABN AMRO COMMERCIAL FINANCE PLC

Created 23/08/2012Registered 28/08/2012Satisfied 01/11/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/11/2002Registered 27/11/2002Satisfied 25/08/2012
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/08/2000Registered 23/08/2000Satisfied 24/11/2011
charge
satisfied

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Created 10/08/2000Registered 23/08/2000Satisfied 22/06/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/08/1997Registered 17/09/1997Satisfied 25/08/2012

CompanyRankvs 60+ SIC 53201 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.55× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£350k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£84k

Debtors

£3.0M

48avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.55+£5k
20231.56+£6k
20221.74+£130k
20211.55+£93k
20201.82+£112k
20191.43

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.