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Steppes Travel Ltd

03307429

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

51 CASTLE STREET, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1QD
Incorporated 24/01/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/10/2025

Due 15/10/2026

On track

Industry

79120
Tour operator activities

Officers

Mr Nicholas Alexander Grant Laing

director · Since 01/04/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 27 other boards

Mr Nicholas Alexander Grant Laing

secretary · Since 01/04/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 27 other boards

Mr Richard Donar Dikstra

director · Since 21/12/1998

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 4 other boards

Sir Richard Kleinwort Bt

director · Since 30/07/1999

FINANCIAL PR CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Simon Charles Beeching

director · Since 27/07/2007

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Justin Charles Wateridge

director · Since 01/08/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Ms Harriet Rhys Williams

director · Since 01/09/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mrs Rebecca Anne Brown

director · Since 30/06/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas Alexander Grant Laing

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 74

51 Castle Street, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/05/2020Registered 27/05/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/02/2012Registered 09/02/2012Satisfied 11/02/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/05/2007Registered 07/09/2007Satisfied 06/03/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/01/2006Registered 16/01/2006Satisfied 06/03/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/09/2005Registered 01/10/2005Satisfied 16/03/2012

CompanyRankvs 159+ SIC 79120 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.24× · 12/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Turnover

£13.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£783k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.1M

Current Liabilities

£5.7M

Fixed Assets

£29k

Debtors

£2.3M

Cost of Sales

£9.7M

Gross Profit

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Operating Profit

£656k

Profit After Tax

£580k

28avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£203k
Dividends paid-£299k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.5M
NI contributions£175k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£4k
Bank loans & overdrafts£43k
Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.24+£274k
20241.20+£620k
20231.16+£490k
20221.06+£949k
20210.86-£552k
20200.81-£1.6M
20191.09+£138k
20181.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.