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W.R.Carter And Sons (Transport) Limited

05219111

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE BUNGALOW LINCOLN ROAD, MARKET RASEN, LN8 2DA
Incorporated 01/09/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Bernard Carter

director · Since 01/09/2004

TRANSPORT CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Mr Adam John Carter

director · Since 25/08/2005

TRANSPORT CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Mr Bernard Carter

secretary · Since 15/04/2025

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bernard Carter

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 82

The Bungalow, Lincoln Road, Market Rasen, LN8 2DA

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Adam John Carter

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/09/2018Registered 09/10/2018Satisfied 11/09/2025
charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 27/08/2009Registered 04/09/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2008Registered 01/03/2008Satisfied 11/09/2025

CompanyRankvs 4988+ SIC 49410 peers
65

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.72× · 6/20
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.

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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£310k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£102k

Working capital

Current Assets

£267k

Current Liabilities

£369k

Fixed Assets

£986k

Debtors

£243k

18avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£100k
Assets less current liabilities£884k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.72+£36k
20240.56+£15k
20230.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.