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Portland Harbour Authority Limited

03002686

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

PORT OFFICE, PORTLAND, DT5 1PP
Incorporated 13/12/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

50200
Sea and coastal freight water transport

Officers

Alan Douglas Deves

secretary · Since 30/07/2004

British

Alan Douglas Deves

director · Since 19/04/2018

British

John Christopher Langham

director · Since 13/12/1994

British

Justin Morley Langham

director · Since 01/04/1996

British

William Thomas Reeves

director · Since 01/09/2015

British

Former

William Terence Cowley

secretary · Resigned 30/07/2004

Lorna Valerie Pearse

secretary · Resigned 31/12/1995

London Law Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 13/12/1994

Rupert Thomas Nicholas Best

director · Resigned 03/02/2021

Stephen John Davies

director · Resigned 30/01/2015

John Michael Langham

director · Resigned 26/04/2017

Jonathan John Lewis Packer

director · Resigned 31/03/2014

Norman Sinclair Thompson

director · Resigned 29/03/1996

London Law Services Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 13/12/1994

CompanyRankvs 160+ SIC 50200 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.48× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

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

Going concern doubt: -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 31/12/2024

Turnover

£5.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£890k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£387k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£892k

Debtors

£2.4M

Cost of Sales

£4.2M

Gross Profit

£1.3M

Admin Expenses

£1.1M

Operating Profit

£251k

Profit After Tax

£411k

47avg. employees+9

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.7M
NI contributions£174k

Balance Sheet

Interest payable£612
Assets less current liabilities£4.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.48+£411k
20233.27

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.