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Boat Transport Limited

04566739

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

7 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 5GX
Incorporated 18/10/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/09/2025

Due 14/10/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mrs Gillian Susan Houghton

secretary · Since 18/10/2002

BRITISH

Mr Geoffrey Christopher Houghton

director · Since 18/10/2002

BOAT TRANSPORTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Geoffrey Christopher Houghton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

The Mainstay, 7 Fairview Drive, Southampton, SO45 5GX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Gillian Susan Houghton

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 59

The Mainstay, 7 Fairview Drive, Southampton, SO45 5GX

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 12094+ SIC 49410 peers
50

Financial strength58th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.2× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength14/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

value. These financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling (£), which is the Company’s functional currency. All amounts have been rounded to the nearest pound, unless otherwise indicated. Going concern As a result of this assessment, the directors have concluded that there are no material uncertainties arising that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£3k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£610

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£77k

Working capital

Current Assets

£19k

Current Liabilities

£96k

Fixed Assets

£136k

Debtors

£18k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2018)

Corp tax£20k
VAT£10k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£25k
Assets less current liabilities£59k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20240.20-£28k—
20230.74+£5k—
20220.34+£10k—
20210.78-£36k—
20201.26+£27k—
20190.31——
20180.29—£191k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.