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Alfa Tail Lifts Limited

04268864

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

UNIT 25 SOUTH CAMBRIDGE BUS PARK, SAWSTON, CB22 3JH
Incorporated 10/08/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/10/2025

Due 18/10/2026

On track

Industry

33170
Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment

Officers

Mr Philip Buchannan Gibbs

director · Since 28/09/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Gavin Southgate

director · Since 01/07/2015

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Buchannan Gibbs

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

British · England · Age 58

Unit 25 South Cambridge Bus Park, Sawston, CB22 3JH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 01/03/2023Registered 02/03/2023
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Created 26/05/2021Registered 16/06/2021Satisfied 27/06/2023
Charge
satisfied

ALDERMORE BANK PLC

Created 29/07/2015Registered 11/08/2015Satisfied 15/10/2021
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/01/2009Registered 05/02/2009
charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 05/01/2009Registered 13/01/2009Satisfied 15/10/2021

CompanyRankvs 174+ SIC 33170 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.83× · 16/20
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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£35k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£3.3M

107avg. employees+10

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Signed by 2024-11-01Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.83+£6k
20241.74-£7k
20231.93—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.