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Challenge Courier Company Limited

03626206

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

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LYNNWOOD BUSINESS CENTRE, NE4 6UL
Incorporated 03/09/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/03/2026

Due 11/04/2027

On track

Industry

53202
Unlicensed carriers

Officers

Mrs Claire Louise Stockton-Hill

director · Since 01/10/2001

COURIERS

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Claire Louise Stockton-Hill

75–100% shares
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75–100% votes
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British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Lynnwood Business Centre, Lynnwood Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6UL

Notified 01/08/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 31/08/2010Registered 02/09/2010
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FACTORS SUNDERLAND LIMITED

Created 09/03/1999Registered 11/03/1999Satisfied 22/05/2023

CompanyRankvs 2775+ SIC 53202 peers
44

Financial strength57th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees28th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.67× · 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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£2k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£5k

Working capital

Current Assets

£9k

Current Liabilities

£14k

Fixed Assets

£7k

Debtors

£9k

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£349
VAT£418

Director Loans

Directors owe company£9k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2k
Signed by Ms Claire Stockton-Hill 29/06/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.67+£315£8k
20240.47—£9k
20230.33—£4k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.