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1st Class Holidays Limited

03445248

active
Private Limited Company
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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

TRAFFORD HOUSE, MANCHESTER, M32 0RS
Incorporated 06/10/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/09/2025

Due 30/09/2026

On track

Industry

79110
Travel agency activities

Officers

Mr Paul Ainsworth

director · Since 13/10/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paul Neil Bland

director · Since 12/03/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Daniel Edward Gathercole

director · Since 12/03/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

1st Class Holidays (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Trafford House, Chester Road, Manchester, M32 0RS

Reg: 09805613 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

1st Class Holidays (Holdings) Limited

Ceased 16/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 397+ SIC 79110 peers
72

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.4× · 12/20
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 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

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 30/09/2024

Turnover

£17.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£874k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.2M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£60k

Debtors

£1.8M

Cost of Sales

£14.4M

Gross Profit

£3.4M

Admin Expenses

£2.6M

Operating Profit

£832k

Profit After Tax

£655k

44avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£170k
Dividends paid-£1.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M
NI contributions£104k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£14k
Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.40-£487k
20231.67+£1.0M
20221.34+£761k
20211.28-£896k
20201.31-£1.1M
20191.91+£338k
20181.77

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.