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Solent Rib Charters Limited

04198160

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Unit 6 Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, SO41 0ED
Incorporated 11/04/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/10/2025

Due 11/11/2026

On track

Industry

50100
Sea and coastal passenger water transport

Officers

Mr Richard James Ward

director · Since 11/04/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Stuart Edward Hedges

director · Since 01/01/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 5 other boards

Richard James Ward

director · Since 11/04/2001

British · England · Age 60

Stuart Edward Hedges

director · Since 01/01/2006

British · England · Age 47

Former

Patricia Louise Ward

secretary · Resigned 18/03/2016

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stuart Edward Hedges

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 47

Unit 6, Dell Buildings, Lymington, SO41 0ED

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard James Ward

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 60

Unit 6 Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, SO41 0ED

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC

Created 08/07/2016Registered 11/07/2016
Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC

Created 02/02/2015Registered 04/02/2015

Change History

status → active
2026-06-15

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-15

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Unit 6 Dell Buildings
2026-06-15

UNIT 6 DELL BUILDINGS

post town → Lymington
2026-06-15

LYMINGTON

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 50100 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.12× · 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 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.

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 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£5.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£4.4M

Debtors

£1.9M

45avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£743k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£62k
Assets less current liabilities£6.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20262.12+£1.6M
20251.69+£21k
20241.70+£7k
20231.75—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.