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Explore Transport Limited

09403776

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

BRIDGE PLACE ANCHOR BOULEVARD, DARTFORD, DA2 6SN
Incorporated 23/01/2015

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr David Norman Cox

director · Since 23/01/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 18 other boards

Mr Bradley George Cooper

director · Since 12/12/2018

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Chris Gatheridge

director · Since 18/08/2025

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Explore Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Fifteen Rosehill, Montgomery Way, Carlisle, CA1 2RW

Reg: 08925433 · Companies House · Corporate

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

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Ceased 31/07/2025

Charges4 outstanding

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outstanding

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Created 31/07/2025Registered 05/08/2025
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satisfied

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 2742+ SIC 49410 peers
58

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
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.

Longevity11/15 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£16.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£19.0M

Current Liabilities

£17.3M

Fixed Assets

£46.4M

Debtors

£14.1M

Profit After Tax

£4.4M

358avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k
Dividends paid£3.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£48.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.