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Lancaster Canal Boats & Waterbus Ltd

08964214

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

316 BLACKPOOL ROAD, PRESTON, PR2 3AE
Incorporated 28/03/2014

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49390
Other passenger land transport

Officers

Mr Barry Frederick Cole

director · Since 28/03/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Barry Frederick Cole

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 78

316 Blackpool Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3AE

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 3501+ SIC 49390 peers
44

Financial strength4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.08× · 2/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity12/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£173k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£62k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£16k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£57k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5k

Current Liabilities

£62k

Fixed Assets

£22k

Debtors

£5k

Cost of Sales

£26k

Gross Profit

£147k

Admin Expenses

£132k

Operating Profit

£20k

Profit After Tax

£16k

10avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£23k
Assets less current liabilities-£35k
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.08+£0
20250.08+£16k
20240.13-£59k
20230.87-£2k
20220.87+£19k
20210.40-£22k
20200.05+£11k
20190.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.