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Bedford Body Shop Ltd

05125675

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2 Doolittle Yard, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NW
Incorporated 12/05/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/04/2026

Due 08/05/2027

On track

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Paul Anthony Talbot

director · Since 12/05/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Colin Douglas Cripps

director · Since 12/05/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mr Paul Chater

director · Since 11/11/2009

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael John Boon

secretary · Since 11/11/2009

Colin Douglas Cripps

director · Since 12/05/2004

British · England · Age 69

Paul Anthony Talbot

director · Since 12/05/2004

British · England · Age 68

Michael John Boon

secretary · Since 11/11/2009

Paul Chater

director · Since 11/11/2009

British · England · Age 68

Former

Instant Companies Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 12/05/2004

Swift Incorporations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 12/05/2004

Sheila Lal

director · Resigned 26/09/2007

Ian Martin Talbot

secretary · Resigned 11/11/2009

Persons with Significant Control

Bedford Body Shop Holdings Limited

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

2, Doolittle Yard, Ampthill, MK45 2NW

Reg: 12923321 · Companies House Of England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 20/10/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Anthony Talbot

Ceased 20/10/2020

Independent Fleet Consultants Holdings Limited

Ceased 20/10/2020

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2004Registered 11/09/2004

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-19

Active

typeltd
2026-07-19

Private Limited Company

address line12 Doolittle Yard
2026-07-19

2 DOOLITTLE YARD

post townBedford
2026-07-19

BEDFORD

CompanyRankvs 2722+ SIC 45200 peers
71

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.48× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£612k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£296k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£366k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£769k

Fixed Assets

£404k

Debtors

£759k

39avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£48k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£771k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.48+£67k
20241.56+£119k
20231.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.