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Direct Express Logistics Cardiff Limited

06598175

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Unit 2 Alpha Court, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5TZ
Incorporated 20/05/2008

Previously known as

Western Couriers Ltd · until 28/02/2024

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/02/2026

Due 22/02/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Karl Brown

director · Since 06/02/2017

LOGISTICS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Aaron Lee Cullumbine

director · Since 01/04/2024

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ian Michael Wilson

director · Since 01/09/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Karl Brown

director · Since 06/02/2017

British · England · Age 59

Aaron Lee Cullumbine

director · Since 01/04/2024

British · England · Age 41

Ian Michael Wilson

director · Since 01/09/2024

British · England · Age 57

Former

Gregg Charles Williams

director · Resigned 13/08/2008

Mark Williams

director · Resigned 06/02/2017

Pauline Williams

director · Resigned 06/02/2017

Sarah Elizabeth Newborn

director · Resigned 28/05/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Karl Brown

Significant control

British · England · Age 59

Unit 2, Alpha Court, Doncaster, DN8 5TZ

Notified 06/02/2017

Direct Express Logistics Doncaster Limited

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

Unit 2, Alpha Court, Doncaster, DN8 5TZ

Notified 10/01/2023

Former PSCs

Express Logistics (North) Limited

Ceased 09/08/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 12/02/2026Registered 13/02/2026
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 26/06/2008Registered 28/06/2008Satisfied 09/12/2022

Change History

officer appointedBROWN, Karl
2026-07-27
officer appointedCULLUMBINE, Aaron Lee
2026-07-27
officer appointedWILSON, Ian Michael
2026-07-27
statusactive
2026-07-27

Active

typeltd
2026-07-27

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 2 Alpha Court
2026-07-27

UNIT 2 ALPHA COURT

post townDoncaster
2026-07-27

DONCASTER

CompanyRankvs 2084+ SIC 49410 peers
74

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.5× · 16/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£151k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£53k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£153k

Working capital

Current Assets

£456k

Current Liabilities

£304k

Fixed Assets

£41k

Debtors

£404k

27avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£194k
Signed by Mr Karl Brown 04/08/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.50+£38k
20241.26+£28k
20231.08

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.