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Francis Transport (Northwich) Limited

04552959

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

MAYFIELD HOUSE CHORLEY ROAD, PRESTON, PR5 4JN
Incorporated 03/10/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Stephen Robert Sugden

secretary · Since 29/09/2017

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Christopher Parkinson

director · Since 29/09/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stephen Robert Sugden

director · Since 29/09/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hph Transport Holdings Limited

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

Mayfield House, Chorley Road, Preston, PR5 4JN

Reg: 10829247 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 29/09/2017

Former PSCs

Mr John Brian Francis

Ceased 29/09/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (THE “SECURITY TRUSTEE�)

Created 29/09/2017Registered 04/10/2017Satisfied 27/06/2024
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/11/2002Registered 21/11/2002Satisfied 27/06/2024

CompanyRankvs 6658+ SIC 49410 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.68× · 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.

Employees1/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£793k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£2.0M

0avg. employees-44

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.68+£582k
20241.29+£81k
20231.67

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.