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C.A.R.S. United Kingdom Limited

05491176

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

2ND FLOOR, LONDON, E1 6RA
Incorporated 25/06/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/02/2026

Due 19/02/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road
50200
Sea and coastal freight water transport
51210
Freight air transport

Officers

Chris Palmer

director · Since 08/02/2023

British

James Ronald Walker

director · Since 31/01/2024

English

Former

Temple Secretaries Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 18/05/2008

Temple Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 25/06/2005

Sanjay Arora

director · Resigned 01/08/2025

Jeremy Noel Barker

director · Resigned 31/01/2024

Jeremy Bullock

director · Resigned 30/09/2013

Jane Lesley Carson

director · Resigned 31/01/2023

James Ronald Walker

director · Resigned 01/06/2018

Ian Michael Winter

director · Resigned 08/09/2015

Company Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 25/06/2005

CompanyRankvs 19730+ SIC 49410 peers
72

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.21× · 12/20
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 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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£18.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£208k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.9M

Current Liabilities

£7.4M

Fixed Assets

£88k

Debtors

£6.4M

Cost of Sales

£11.5M

Gross Profit

£7.0M

Admin Expenses

£5.7M

Operating Profit

£1.3M

Profit After Tax

-£480k

33avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£5.7M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M
NI contributions£216k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2k
Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.21-£980k
20231.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.