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Richmond Cars (Fareham) Ltd

04358129

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
59 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

The Quay 30 Channel Way, Ocean Village, Southampton, SO14 3TG
Incorporated 22/01/2002

Previously known as

Sparshatts Of Fareham Limited · until 03/09/2019

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/10/2025

Due 07/11/2026

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Michael Ronald Nobes

director · Since 31/07/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Samuel Jonathan Nobes

director · Since 31/07/2019

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 39

Also on 8 other boards

Catherine Brown

secretary · Since 20/05/2020

Michael Ronald Nobes

director · Since 31/07/2019

British · England · Age 64

Samuel Jonathan Nobes

director · Since 31/07/2019

British · United Kingdom · Age 39

Catherine Brown

secretary · Since 20/05/2020

Former

Waterlow Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 22/01/2002

Waterlow Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 22/01/2002

Brian Harry Prebble

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2019

Peter Harvell

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Louis Jones

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Brian Harry Prebble

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Stephen Cross

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Stuart Colin Prebble

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Nicholas Roberts

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Richard Edward Harvell

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Persons with Significant Control

Richmond Cars Limited

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

The Quay, 30 Channel Way, Southampton, SO14 3TG

Reg: 02971884 · England And Wales Companies Registry · Private Limited Company

Notified 31/07/2019

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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Change History

statusactive
2026-07-21

Active

typeltd
2026-07-21

Private Limited Company

address line1The Quay 30 Channel Way
2026-07-21

THE QUAY 30 CHANNEL WAY

post townSouthampton
2026-07-21

SOUTHAMPTON

CompanyRankvs 761+ SIC 45111 peers
53

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£869

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£185k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£972k

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.2M

Current Liabilities

£9.2M

Fixed Assets

£4.3M

Debtors

£4.0M

Cost of Sales

£40.8M

Gross Profit

£3.6M

Admin Expenses

£3.5M

Profit After Tax

-£8k

49avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax-£20k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.89-£562k
20230.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.