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Speed Couriers (Northern) Ltd

04808389

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

Ht2 Westbrook Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1AY
Incorporated 24/06/2003

Previously known as

Panic Couriers Limited · until 17/04/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/06/2025

Due 08/07/2026

On track

Industry

53201
Licensed carriers

Officers

Shaun Kevin Merrick

director · Since 24/06/2003

British · England · Age 67

Ian Haslop

director · Since 23/07/2004

British · England · Age 65

Shaun Kevin Merrick

secretary · Since 08/10/2012

Former

Andrew Clegg

director · Resigned 18/11/2004

Helen Margaret Merrick

secretary · Resigned 08/10/2012

Helen Margaret Merrick

director · Resigned 08/10/2012

James Andrew Hadley

director · Resigned 11/07/2017

Carl Truscott

director · Resigned 15/04/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Shaun Kevin Merrick

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

British · England · Age 67

Ht2, Westbrook Road, Manchester, M17 1AY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

SME INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 11/10/2016Registered 12/10/2016Satisfied 03/03/2026
charge
satisfied

FIVE ARROWS COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/08/2003Registered 13/08/2003Satisfied 21/10/2016

Change History

officer appointedMERRICK, Shaun Kevin
2026-06-04
officer appointedHASLOP, Ian
2026-06-04
officer appointedMERRICK, Shaun Kevin
2026-06-04
statusactive
2026-06-04

Active

post townManchester
2026-06-04

MANCHESTER

typeltd
2026-06-04

Private Limited Company

address line1Ht2 Westbrook Road
2026-06-04

HT2 WESTBROOK ROAD

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 53201 peers
90

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.17× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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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.

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

£1.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£230k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£326k

Working capital

Current Assets

£603k

Current Liabilities

£277k

Fixed Assets

£703k

Debtors

£373k

23avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£35k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£138k
Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Signed by Mr Shaun Merrick 4 July 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.17+£64k
20242.03
20232.58
20222.09+£449k
20211.19+£600k
20200.82+£696
20190.74

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.