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Longcrofts Transport Services Limited

05138719

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
55 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
10/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

4TH FLOOR, LONDON, EC2V 7AB
Incorporated 26/05/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/05/2025

Due 09/06/2026

Overdue

Industry

52219
Other service activities incidental to land transportation
52220
Service activities incidental to water transportation
52230
Service activities incidental to air transportation

Officers

Mr Gary John Longcroft

director · Since 26/05/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Francis Joseph Nuttall

director · Since 26/05/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 15 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gary John Longcroft

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

4th Floor, 95 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7AB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Francis Joseph Nuttall

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

4th Floor, 95 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7AB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

4SYTE LTD

Created 19/09/2025Registered 19/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 13/03/2024Registered 27/03/2024
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 17/02/2010Registered 19/02/2010Satisfied 08/04/2026
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 11/04/2005Registered 12/04/2005
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 11/04/2005Registered 12/04/2005
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/10/2004Registered 19/10/2004
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 13/07/2004Registered 20/07/2004Satisfied 10/07/2012

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Carl James Bowles (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 447+ SIC 52219 peers
51

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.84× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Turnover

£2.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£25k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£39k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£68k

Working capital

Current Assets

£370k

Current Liabilities

£438k

Fixed Assets

£120k

Debtors

£335k

Cost of Sales

£2.2M

Gross Profit

£364k

Admin Expenses

£300k

Operating Profit

£64k

Profit After Tax

£39k

19avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£4k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£9k
Assets less current liabilities£52k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.84+£39k
20230.77-£113k
20221.16+£28k
20211.16

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.