Kelston Sparkes (Group) Limited
08385193
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 3 outstanding charges (-6)
Details
Compliance
Accounts
Confirmation statement
Industry
Officers
secretary · Since 01/02/2013
director · Since 01/02/2013
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 01/02/2013
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67
Also on 8 other boards
director · Since 08/01/2020
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32
Also on 6 other boards
director · Since 01/02/2020
CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45
Also on 6 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Kelston Sparkes Holdings Limited
Bromley, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4DE
Reg: 01456314 · United Kingdom · Ltd
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges3 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 76+ SIC 77320 peers67
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
Outstanding charges: -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
£19.8M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£6.0M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£6.6M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£1.7M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£10.9M
Working capital
Current Assets
£18.2M
Current Liabilities
£7.4M
Fixed Assets
£25.5M
Debtors
£5.1M
Cost of Sales
£14.8M
Gross Profit
£5.0M
Admin Expenses
£2.0M
Operating Profit
£3.0M
Profit After Tax
-£286k
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.48 | -£871k |
| 2023 | 1.60 | -£619k |
| 2022 | 1.16 | -£347k |
| 2021 | 1.18 | +£107k |
| 2020 | 1.37 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.