Specialist Vehicle Hire Limited

04111481

active

ltd

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

80 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Southern Self Drive, Highgrove Industrial Park, Quartremaine Road, PO3 5QQ

Incorporated 21/11/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/11/2025

Due 19/11/2026

On track

Industry

45112

Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

77110

Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles

77120

Renting and leasing of trucks

Officers

Richard James Paxman

director · Since 12/01/2001

English · United Kingdom · Age 69

Shaun Robert Hills

director · Since 27/10/2008

British · England · Age 64

Alexi Rose Paxman

director · Since 26/03/2024

British · United Kingdom · Age 28

Katherine Jane Paxman

director · Since 26/03/2024

British · United Kingdom · Age 30

Former

Charmaine Littleworth

director · Resigned 12/01/2001

Paula Margaret O'Toole

secretary · Resigned 12/01/2001

Roger William Paxman

director · Resigned 30/06/2003

David John Paxman

director · Resigned 30/06/2003

Richard James Paxman

secretary · Resigned 25/10/2008

David Arthur Howman

director · Resigned 25/10/2008

Persons with Significant Control

Miss Alexi Rose Paxman

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 28

Southern Self Drive, Highgrove Industrial Park, Portsmouth, PO3 5QQ

Notified 05/11/2025

Miss Katherine Jane Paxman

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 30

Southern Self Drive, Highgrove Industrial Park, Portsmouth, PO3 5QQ

Notified 05/11/2025

Philippa Anne Paxman

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 32

Southern Self Drive, Highgrove Industrial Park, Portsmouth, PO3 5QQ

Notified 05/11/2025

Mrs Diane Jane Paxman

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

Southern Self Drive, Highgrove Industrial Park, Portsmouth, PO3 5QQ

Notified 05/11/2025

Mr Richard James Paxman

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

English · United Kingdom · Age 69

Southern Self Drive, Highgrove Industrial Park, Portsmouth, PO3 5QQ

Notified 05/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Richard James Paxman

Ceased 04/11/2025

Mrs Diane Jane Paxman

Ceased 04/11/2025

Charges5 outstanding

charge

outstanding

ING LEASE (UK) LIMITED

Created 20/10/2010Registered 01/11/2010

charge

outstanding

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 23/06/2010Registered 25/06/2010

charge

outstanding

UNITED DOMINIONS TRUST LIMITED

Created 24/01/2006Registered 25/01/2006

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/10/2001Registered 30/10/2001

charge

outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/04/2001Registered 05/05/2001

Change History

status → active

2026-06-05

Active

type → ltd

2026-06-05

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Southern Self Drive

2026-06-05

SOUTHERN SELF DRIVE

post town → Quartremaine Road

2026-06-05

QUARTREMAINE ROAD

officer appointed → HILLS, Shaun Robert

2026-06-05

officer appointed → PAXMAN, Alexi Rose

2026-06-05

officer appointed → PAXMAN, Katherine Jane

2026-06-05

officer appointed → PAXMAN, Richard James

2026-06-05

CompanyRankvs 3262+ SIC 45112 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25

Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.22× · 2/20

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 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£409k

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£5.4M

Debtors

£368k

26avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£91k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M

Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	0.22	-£39k
2023	0.50	+£307k
2022	0.72	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.