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Distant Journeys Limited

08994196

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

8 HATTERSLEY COURT, ORMSKIRK, L39 2AY
Incorporated 14/04/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/05/2025

Due 30/05/2026

On track

Industry

79120
Tour operator activities

Officers

Mr Simon David Whittle

director · Since 14/04/2014

TOUR OPERATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Daniel Luke Acarnley

director · Since 16/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Ewan Moore

director · Since 28/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Adrian James

director · Since 06/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Mrs Andrea Kendal

director · Since 06/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Harris Bidco Limited

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

8, Hattersley Court, Ormskirk, L39 2AY

Reg: 15460523 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 16/05/2024

Charges1 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 343+ SIC 79120 peers
59

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.19× · 12/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

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.

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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Turnover

£45.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£23.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£34.3M

Current Liabilities

£28.7M

Fixed Assets

£569k

Debtors

£10.8M

Cost of Sales

£33.7M

Gross Profit

£11.8M

Admin Expenses

£7.4M

Operating Profit

£4.3M

Profit After Tax

£4.4M

37avg. employees+12

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£663k
Dividends paid-£2.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.8M
NI contributions£173k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£488k
Assets less current liabilities£6.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.19+£3.4M
20241.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.