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Direct Express Logistics Doncaster Limited

06809943

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

UNIT 2 ALPHA COURT, DONCASTER, DN8 5TZ
Incorporated 04/02/2009

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/09/2025

Due 27/09/2026

On track

Industry

53201
Licensed carriers

Officers

Mr Karl Brown

secretary · Since 04/02/2009

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Karl Brown

director · Since 04/02/2009

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 3 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

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Karl Brown

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 58

Unit 2, Alpha Court, Doncaster, DN8 5TZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 70+ SIC 53201 peers
72

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 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 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

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

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£76k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£313k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£997k

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£1.2M

54avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£222k
Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Signed by Mr Karl Brown 04/08/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.31+£279k
20241.14+£522k
20230.90+£108k
20220.55+£132k
20210.68-£340k
20200.99+£37k
20190.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.