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Despatch Point Ltd

03019745

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

D2 GRAFTON WAY, BASINGSTOKE, RG22 6HY
Incorporated 08/02/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/02/2026

Due 22/02/2027

On track

Industry

52290
Other transportation support activities

Officers

Mr Michael Barnes

director · Since 15/02/1999

FREIGHT FORWARDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Christopher Michael Barnes

director · Since 24/07/2014

FREIGHT FORWARDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Michael Barnes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 39

D2, Grafton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Michael Barnes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-firm
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 73

D2, Grafton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (THE “SECURITY TRUSTEE�)

Created 12/12/2024Registered 16/12/2024
charge
satisfied

TURNACK LIMITED

Created 29/10/2009Registered 06/11/2009Satisfied 08/06/2024

CompanyRankvs 2710+ SIC 52290 peers
57

Financial strength66th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.86× · 6/20
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 strength17/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£7k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£46k

Working capital

Current Assets

£283k

Current Liabilities

£330k

Fixed Assets

£155k

Debtors

£240k

10avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£25k
Assets less current liabilities£108k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.86-£2k
20240.83+£3k
20230.88—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.