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K & L Freight Limited

02570523

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

16 CHESHIRE AVENUE, NORTHWICH, CW9 7UA
Incorporated 21/12/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/12/2025

Due 04/01/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road
52219
Other service activities incidental to land transportation
52220
Service activities incidental to water transportation
52230
Service activities incidental to air transportation

Officers

Mr Christopher Michael Buckley

director · Since 21/12/1991

FREIGHT FORWARDER

BRITISH · NETHERLANDS · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Martin Kidd

director · Since 21/12/1991

FREIGHT FORWARDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Martin Kidd

secretary · Since 01/04/2002

FREIGHT FORWARDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

K & L Freight Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

16 Cheshire Avenue, Cheshire Business Park, Northwich, CW9 7UA

Reg: 12016803 · England & Wales · Limited

Notified 20/06/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Christopher Michael Buckley

Ceased 20/06/2019

Mr Martin Kidd

Ceased 20/06/2019

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/08/1991Registered 23/08/1991

CompanyRankvs 1658+ SIC 49410 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.25× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

Outstanding charges: -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 31/01/2025

Turnover

£14.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.5M

Current Liabilities

£4.4M

Fixed Assets

£34k

Debtors

£3.1M

Cost of Sales

£11.2M

Gross Profit

£3.0M

Admin Expenses

£1.2M

Operating Profit

£1.9M

Profit After Tax

£1.4M

18avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£335k
Dividends paid£1.4M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£649k
NI contributions£53k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£120k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.25+£1k
20241.36+£84k
20231.33

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.