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First Stop Darlington

03647391

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PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

32 HOUNDGATE, DARLINGTON, DL1 5RH
Incorporated 09/10/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

88990
Other social work activities without accommodation

Officers

Mr William John Kilgour

director · Since 26/09/2014

RETIRED RESEARCH CHEMIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Mrs Bernadette Mary Chapman

director · Since 08/03/2016

LECTURER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Mrs Debra Irving

director · Since 03/03/2020

HR & TRAINING MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mrs Christine Tarran

director · Since 24/06/2025

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Hemingway

director · Since 20/08/2025

VOLUNTEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE CHARITY BANK LIMITED

Created 31/03/2014Registered 07/04/2014
Charge
outstanding

CHARITY BANK LIMITED

Created 19/02/2014Registered 20/02/2014

CompanyRankvs 223+ SIC 88990 peers
77

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.97× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 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 31/03/2021

Net Worth

£326k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£261k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£238k

Working capital

Current Assets

£267k

Current Liabilities

£30k

Fixed Assets

£166k

Debtors

£7k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£403k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20218.97

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.