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1st Choice Accident Repair Centre Limited

04363836

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Unit 10 Ipswich Road, Cardiff, CF23 9AQ
Incorporated 30/01/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/01/2026

Due 13/02/2027

On track

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Michael John Summers

director · Since 23/03/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Calum Young

director · Since 23/03/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 40

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mervyn Adrian Ham

director · Since 12/05/2023

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · WALES · Age 69

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Matthew John Willecome

director · Since 24/03/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Calum Young

director · Since 23/03/2018

British · Wales · Age 40

Michael John Summers

director · Since 23/03/2018

British · Wales · Age 68

Mervyn Adrian Ham

director · Since 12/05/2023

British · Wales · Age 69

Matthew John Willecome

director · Since 24/03/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 47

Joseph Callaghan

director · Since 24/03/2026

British · Wales · Age 40

Former

Cfl Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 30/01/2002

Cfl Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 30/01/2002

David Edward Rees

director · Resigned 23/03/2018

Ieuan Howard Albert Williams

director · Resigned 23/03/2018

Ieuan Howard Albert Williams

secretary · Resigned 23/03/2018

Christopher Andrew Sainthill Pearse

director · Resigned 17/10/2025

Sion Coughlin

director · Resigned 24/03/2026

Persons with Significant Control

1st Choice Auto Body Group Uk Ltd

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

C/O Iridium Corporate Services Ltd, 13 Bradenham Place, Penarth, CF64 2AG

Reg: 11086272 · United Kingdom Companies Registry · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 23/03/2018

Former PSCs

Mr David Edward Rees

Ceased 23/03/2018

Mr Ieuan Howard Albert Williams

Ceased 23/03/2018

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

AKZO NOBEL COATINGS LIMITED

Created 17/03/2026Registered 24/03/2026
Charge
outstanding

G MITCHELL LIMITED

Created 19/02/2026Registered 05/03/2026
Charge
outstanding

DBW INVESTMENTS (3) LIMITED

Created 25/07/2023Registered 27/07/2023
Charge
outstanding

DBW INVESTMENTS (3) LIMITED

Created 03/02/2022Registered 08/02/2022
Charge
outstanding

DBW INVESTMENTS (3) LIMITED

Created 03/02/2022Registered 04/02/2022
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 10/09/2020Registered 17/09/2020
Charge
outstanding

DBW INVESTMENTS (10) LIMITED

Created 19/05/2020Registered 26/05/2020
Charge
satisfied

DBW INVESTMENTS (12) LIMITED

Created 23/03/2018Registered 28/03/2018Satisfied 20/02/2026

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-22

Active

typeltd
2026-07-22

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 10 Ipswich Road
2026-07-22

UNIT 10

post townCardiff
2026-07-22

CARDIFF

officer appointedCALLAGHAN, Joseph
2026-07-22
officer appointedHAM, Mervyn Adrian
2026-07-22
officer appointedSUMMERS, Michael John
2026-07-22
officer appointedWILLECOME, Matthew John
2026-07-22
officer appointedYOUNG, Calum
2026-07-22

CompanyRankvs 148+ SIC 45200 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.94× · 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£2.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£896k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£2.3M

39avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.94+£197k
20242.60+£420k
20232.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.