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Signature Automotive Limited

05524057

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

4 Keer Park, Warton Road, Carnforth, LA5 9FG
Incorporated 01/08/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/06/2025

Due 02/07/2026

On track

Industry

47640
Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles

Officers

Mr Michael Hardicker

director · Since 01/08/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Thomas David Banks

director · Since 30/11/2022

AFTERSALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Darren Charles Rothwell

director · Since 30/11/2022

GENERAL SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Michael Hardicker

director · Since 01/08/2005

British · England · Age 48

Darren Charles Rothwell

director · Since 30/11/2022

British · England · Age 43

Former

Linda Hardicker

secretary · Resigned 30/11/2022

Peter Hardicker

director · Resigned 30/11/2022

Thomas David Banks

director · Resigned 12/05/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Xscape Holdings Limited

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

72 Roman Way, Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BB

Reg: 10671209 · United Kingdom · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 25/04/2018

Former PSCs

Mrs Linda Hardicker

Ceased 31/07/2017

Mr Michael Hardicker

Ceased 25/04/2018

Mr Peter Hardicker

Ceased 31/07/2017

Mrs Linda Hardicker

Ceased 28/05/2025

Mr Peter Hardicker

Ceased 28/05/2025

Charges4 outstanding

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Change History

statusactive
2026-06-28

Active

typeltd
2026-06-28

Private Limited Company

address line14 Keer Park
2026-06-28

4 KEER PARK

post townCarnforth
2026-06-28

CARNFORTH

officer appointedHARDICKER, Michael
2026-06-28
officer appointedROTHWELL, Darren Charles
2026-06-28

CompanyRankvs 361+ SIC 47640 peers
70

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.12× · 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.

Employees14/15 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£489k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£87k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£464k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£3.8M

Fixed Assets

£180k

Debtors

£2.3M

7avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£644k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.12+£54k
20231.16+£82k
20221.10+£50k
20211.36

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.