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Direct Transportation Limited

04366221

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

DICKENS HOUSE, WITHAM, CM8 1BT
Incorporated 04/02/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Martin Patrick Blackwell

director · Since 04/02/2002

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robert Paul Messinger

secretary · Since 15/11/2005

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 7 other boards

Ian David Booth

director · Since 01/09/2010

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin Patrick Blackwell

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

Dickens House, Guithavon Street, Witham, CM8 1BJ

Notified 21/10/2020

Former PSCs

Direct Holdings Limited

Ceased 21/10/2020

Direct Meats (Knights Farm) Limited

Ceased 21/10/2020

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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Created 20/01/2026Registered 23/01/2026
Charge
satisfied

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

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Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/07/2020Registered 10/08/2020
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/04/2016Registered 04/05/2016
Charge
satisfied

CENTRIC SPV1 LIMITED

Created 12/09/2013Registered 17/09/2013Satisfied 20/03/2026
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 12/07/2012Registered 13/07/2012Satisfied 02/09/2019
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/10/2011Registered 13/10/2011Satisfied 25/01/2019
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2011Registered 12/10/2011Satisfied 25/09/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 13/09/2011Registered 15/09/2011Satisfied 27/09/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 13/09/2011Registered 15/09/2011Satisfied 27/09/2013
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 30/11/2006Registered 01/12/2006Satisfied 15/02/2012

CompanyRankvs 7841+ SIC 43999 peers
65

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 6/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£687k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£180k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£35k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£932k

Debtors

£1.6M

56avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£897k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.98+£0
20250.98+£15k
20240.98+£21k
20231.03+£50k
20221.08+£152k
20211.14+£237k
20200.91+£21k
20190.92+£133k
20180.86—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.