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Plantforce Rentals Ltd

02677625

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Plantforce Rentals Ltd Bristol Depot, Winterstoke Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 3YW
Incorporated 15/01/1992

Previously known as

Kennett Plant Hire Limited · until 18/10/1999
Pertenway Limited · until 05/05/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/01/2026

Due 29/01/2027

On track

Industry

77320
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment

Officers

Claire Louise Trott

director · Since 12/10/1999

British · England · Age 55

William Frederick Caplan

director · Since 27/07/2018

British · England · Age 68

Robin Nicholas Powell

director · Since 27/07/2018

British · England · Age 57

Jason Lee Powles

director · Since 27/07/2018

British · England · Age 47

Samuel Joseph Mercer

director · Since 27/07/2018

British · England · Age 38

Charles Michael Murphy

secretary · Since 31/07/2024

Charles Michael Murphy

director · Since 31/07/2024

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

Christopher James Matthew

director · Since 30/01/2025

British · England · Age 41

Fiona Jane Gibson

director · Since 22/10/2025

British · England · Age 51

Former

Kevin Thomas Brown

nominee director · Resigned 27/04/1992

Pamela Elizabeth Evans

secretary · Resigned 27/04/1992

Richard Taylor

secretary · Resigned 14/09/1994

John Leech

director · Resigned 22/12/1998

Robert John Clarke

secretary · Resigned 22/12/1998

Andrew James Clarke

secretary · Resigned 24/08/1999

Robert John Clarke

director · Resigned 13/03/2000

Jonathan James Beasant

secretary · Resigned 16/01/2001

Simon Jamie Tomblin

director · Resigned 24/12/2002

Claire Louise Rimmer

secretary · Resigned 09/01/2003

Stuart Hogg

secretary · Resigned 08/03/2003

Gavin Hugh Gracie

director · Resigned 04/10/2005

Robin Nicholas Powell

director · Resigned 31/07/2006

Andrew John Marsh

secretary · Resigned 01/08/2006

Jonathan Mark Wilson

director · Resigned 15/12/2021

Christopher Bruce

secretary · Resigned 05/05/2022

Christopher Bruce

secretary · Resigned 21/10/2022

David Keith Searle

director · Resigned 01/02/2024

David Keith Searle

secretary · Resigned 01/02/2024

David Keith Searle

director · Resigned 01/02/2024

David Keith Searle

secretary · Resigned 01/02/2024

Samuel Joseph Mercer

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2024

Paul Leslie Oldham

director · Resigned 01/07/2025

Fiona Jane Gibson

director · Resigned 08/09/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Bgf Gp Limited

Significant control

13-15, York Buildings, London, WC2N 6JU

Notified 27/07/2018

Former PSCs

Mrs Claire Louise Trott

Ceased 14/11/2017

Mr Robin Nicholas Powell

Ceased 13/01/2022

Mr Jonathan Mark Wilson

Ceased 13/01/2022

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

WILLIAM CAPLAN

Created 18/04/2024Registered 29/04/2024
Charge
outstanding

ROBIN POWELL

Created 18/04/2024Registered 29/04/2024
Charge
outstanding

BGF NOMINEES LIMITED (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 18/04/2024Registered 19/04/2024
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 18/03/2021Registered 22/03/2021
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/03/2021Registered 22/03/2021
Charge
satisfied

SANTANDER UK PLC

Created 22/01/2021Registered 27/01/2021Satisfied 13/04/2021
Charge
satisfied

ABN AMRO ASSET BASED FINANCE N.V., UK BRANCH

Created 29/08/2018Registered 03/09/2018Satisfied 17/03/2021
Charge
satisfied

SANTANDER UK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR EACH GROUP MEMBER

Created 11/09/2014Registered 12/09/2014Satisfied 13/04/2021
Charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 02/10/2013Registered 04/10/2013Satisfied 21/05/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/11/2011Registered 07/12/2011Satisfied 02/02/2018
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 21/08/2009Registered 25/08/2009Satisfied 08/08/2014
charge
satisfied

GMAC COMMERCIAL FINANCE PLC

Created 16/03/2007Registered 20/03/2007Satisfied 29/10/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/05/2002Registered 05/06/2002Satisfied 11/10/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS MERCANTILE BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 06/04/2000Registered 11/04/2000Satisfied 11/01/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/03/1995Registered 16/03/1995Satisfied 01/03/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/09/1992Registered 02/10/1992Satisfied 12/06/2001

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-10

Active

typeltd
2026-06-10

Private Limited Company

address line1Plantforce Rentals Ltd Bristol Depot
2026-06-10

PLANTFORCE RENTALS LTD BRISTOL DEPOT

post townWeston Super Mare
2026-06-10

WESTON SUPER MARE

officer appointedMURPHY, Charles Michael
2026-06-10
officer appointedCAPLAN, William Frederick
2026-06-10
officer appointedGIBSON, Fiona Jane
2026-06-10
officer appointedMATTHEW, Christopher James
2026-06-10
officer appointedMERCER, Samuel Joseph
2026-06-10
officer appointedMURPHY, Charles Michael
2026-06-10
officer appointedPOWELL, Robin Nicholas
2026-06-10
officer appointedPOWLES, Jason Lee
2026-06-10
officer appointedTROTT, Claire Louise
2026-06-10

CompanyRankvs 669+ SIC 77320 peers
55

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.54× · 6/20
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.

Liquidity6/20 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 30/09/2024

Turnover

£57.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£346k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£14.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.6M

Current Liabilities

£30.6M

Fixed Assets

£78.4M

Debtors

£15.9M

Cost of Sales

£42.4M

Gross Profit

£15.3M

Admin Expenses

£7.7M

Operating Profit

£7.7M

Profit After Tax

£2.4M

183avg. employees-4

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£43k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£9.4M
NI contributions£1.0M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£7.0M
Assets less current liabilities£64.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.54+£2.5M
20230.17-£1.8M
20220.40+£414k
20210.34-£260k
20200.36-£2.6M
20190.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.