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The Lapal Canal Trust

02721675

active
private limited guarant nsc limited exemption
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

18 St. Georges Close, Birmingham, B15 3TP
Incorporated 09/06/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/03/2026

Due 22/03/2027

On track

Industry

50300
Inland passenger water transport

Officers

Mr Hugh Richard Owen Humphreys

director · Since 20/10/2014

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Doctor Andrew David Hardie

director · Since 07/01/2019

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Mr Michael John Payne

director · Since 02/02/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Mr David William Struckett

director · Since 16/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Dr Tony Louis Whateley

director · Since 16/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Mr Peter Thomas Fisher

director · Since 10/08/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Hugh Richard Owen Humphreys

director · Since 20/10/2014

British · England · Age 81

Andrew David Hardie

director · Since 07/01/2019

British · England · Age 71

Michael John Payne

director · Since 02/02/2021

British · England · Age 82

David William Struckett

director · Since 16/03/2026

British · England · Age 82

Tony Louis Whateley

director · Since 16/03/2026

British · England · Age 88

Former

David John Richards

director · Resigned 01/06/1998

Phillip Westley

director · Resigned 02/06/1999

Geoffrey William Setchfield

director · Resigned 02/06/1999

David Keith Necklen

director · Resigned 28/09/2000

Kenneth Joseph Turner

director · Resigned 28/09/2000

David Barrie Rawlinson

director · Resigned 28/09/2000

Kenneth Joseph Turner

secretary · Resigned 23/11/2000

David William Galley

director · Resigned 23/11/2000

Stanley Edward Thomas

director · Resigned 19/01/2003

Jon Axe

director · Resigned 18/10/2006

Keith Vaughan Welch

director · Resigned 27/09/2013

Ivor Henry Caplan

director · Resigned 01/10/2013

David Richard Carson

director · Resigned 23/10/2013

Ian Hunter

director · Resigned 23/10/2013

David Richard Carson

secretary · Resigned 29/10/2013

Stephen John Glynn

director · Resigned 06/01/2014

Helen Clair Jones

director · Resigned 14/12/2015

Ray Jones

director · Resigned 14/12/2015

Tony Louis Whateley

secretary · Resigned 24/01/2021

Paul Terry Stanton

director · Resigned 02/02/2021

Roy Burgess

director · Resigned 25/10/2021

Justin Malpass

director · Resigned 09/10/2023

Peter James Best

director · Resigned 08/07/2024

Tony Louis Whateley

director · Resigned 09/03/2026

Peter Thomas Fisher

director · Resigned 09/03/2026

David William Struckett

director · Resigned 09/03/2026

Denis Steven Pike

director · Resigned 09/03/2026

Paul Michael Smith

director · Resigned 09/03/2026

Change History

status → active
2026-07-22

Active

type → private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
2026-07-22

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)

address line1 → 18 St. Georges Close
2026-07-22

18 ST. GEORGES CLOSE

post town → Birmingham
2026-07-22

BIRMINGHAM

officer appointed → HARDIE, Andrew David, Doctor
2026-07-22
officer appointed → HUMPHREYS, Hugh Richard Owen
2026-07-22
officer appointed → PAYNE, Michael John
2026-07-22
officer appointed → STRUCKETT, David William
2026-07-22
officer appointed → WHATELEY, Tony Louis, Dr
2026-07-22

CompanyRankvs 169+ SIC 50300 peers
72

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio Infinity× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 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.

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

£230k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£230k

Working capital

Current Assets

£229k

Current Liabilities

£0

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£230k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2024Infinity+£18k
2023Infinity—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.