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Ballards Removals Limited

03185883

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
61 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BALLARDS BUSINESS PARK OLD LONDON ROAD, RETFORD, DN22 0TE
Incorporated 15/04/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/02/2026

Due 03/03/2027

On track

Industry

49420
Removal services

Officers

Mr Joseph Luke Ballard

director · Since 06/04/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Mr Matthew Richard Ballard

director · Since 06/04/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Goddon

secretary · Since 01/10/2015

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Matthew Richard Ballard

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 44

Ballards Business Park, Old London Road, Retford, DN22 0TE

Notified 31/01/2026

Mr Joseph Luke Ballard

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 41

Ballards Business Park, Old London Road, Retford, DN22 0TE

Notified 31/01/2026

Former PSCs

Ballards Removals Holdings Limited

Ceased 31/01/2026

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

JANETTE BALLARD · RICHARD BALLARD · MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 22/11/2021Registered 30/11/2021
Charge
outstanding

SKIPTON BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 23/03/2020Registered 23/03/2020
Charge
satisfied

MISS SARAH ELIZABETH COOKE, MISS SOPHIE LOUISE COOKE

Created 13/11/2019Registered 29/11/2019Satisfied 17/02/2026
charge
satisfied

TRUSTEES OF BALLARDS REMOVALS PENSION SCHEME

Created 27/09/2012Registered 05/10/2012Satisfied 17/02/2026
charge
satisfied

TRUSTEES OF THE BALLARDS REMOVAL PENSION SCHEME

Created 19/07/2011Registered 27/07/2011Satisfied 17/02/2026

CompanyRankvs 1917+ SIC 49420 peers
27

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.47× · 2/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

-£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£164k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£3.4M

Fixed Assets

£210k

Debtors

£1.4M

73avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£122k
Assets less current liabilities-£1.6M
Signed by Mr M R Ballard 8 July 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.