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East Lancashire Railway Limited

12381729

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, BOLTON STREET STATION, BURY, BL9 0EY
Incorporated 31/12/2019

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

91030
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions

Officers

Mr David Stephen Layland

director · Since 30/01/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Alan Lee

director · Since 30/01/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Carl Phillips

director · Since 28/09/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Charles Richard Law

director · Since 28/09/2021

CHARTERED CIVIL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Sean Michael Lea

director · Since 28/09/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael William Kelly

director · Since 27/01/2023

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Margaret Alison Gardiner

director · Since 29/09/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr Phillip Joseph Paul Warren

director · Since 24/04/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Mr Philip Lee Mckennell

director · Since 24/04/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Peter Gordon Nicol

Ceased 01/01/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/07/2024Registered 11/07/2024

CompanyRankvs 285+ SIC 91030 peers
50

Financial strength77th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.97× · 6/20
Longevity7 years trading (max 15) · 7/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

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

Longevity7/15 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 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£120k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£330k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£25k

Working capital

Current Assets

£973k

Current Liabilities

£999k

Fixed Assets

£146k

Debtors

£514k

7avg. employees
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20230.97

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.