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Acumen Vehicle Logistics Limited

12395414

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Acumen House Park Circle Tithe Barn Way, Swan Valley, Northampton, NN4 9BH
Incorporated 09/01/2020

Previously known as

Direct Car Carriers Limited · until 22/06/2024
Dcc Logistics Group Ltd · until 19/04/2022

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/06/2026

Due 28/06/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Steven Brown

director · Since 31/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Christopher Charles Clifford Doughty

director · Since 31/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Naiem Ashraf

director · Since 31/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Joanna Marie Doughty

director · Since 31/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Nicholas Guy Eades Walker

director · Since 07/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 6 other boards

Christopher Charles Clifford Doughty

director · Since 31/05/2024

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

Naiem Ashraf

director · Since 31/05/2024

British · England · Age 57

Steven Brown

director · Since 31/05/2024

British · England · Age 50

Joanna Marie Doughty

director · Since 31/05/2024

British · England · Age 50

Nicholas Guy Eades Walker

director · Since 07/04/2025

British · England · Age 42

Former

James Campling

director · Resigned 01/07/2021

David Clive Campling

director · Resigned 30/05/2023

Karen Mills

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2024

Richard John Mills

director · Resigned 31/05/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Acumen Logistics Group Holdings Limited

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

Acumen House Park Circle, Tithe Barn Way, Northampton, NN4 9BH

Reg: 12939562 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 31/05/2024

Former PSCs

Mr James Campling

Ceased 01/01/2021

Mr David Clive Campling

Ceased 16/04/2022

Mr David Clive Campling

Ceased 13/06/2023

Mr Richard John Mills

Ceased 31/05/2024

Mrs Karen Mills

Ceased 31/05/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 25/10/2024Registered 28/10/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 10/09/2024Registered 17/09/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 16/08/2024Registered 20/08/2024

Change History

officer appointedASHRAF, Naiem
2026-07-29
officer appointedBROWN, Steven
2026-07-29
officer appointedDOUGHTY, Christopher Charles Clifford
2026-07-29
officer appointedDOUGHTY, Joanna Marie
2026-07-29
officer appointedWALKER, Nicholas Guy Eades
2026-07-29
statusactive
2026-07-29

Active

typeltd
2026-07-29

Private Limited Company

address line1Acumen House Park Circle Tithe Barn Way
2026-07-29

ACUMEN HOUSE PARK CIRCLE TITHE BARN WAY

post townNorthampton
2026-07-29

NORTHAMPTON

CompanyRankvs 11244+ SIC 49410 peers
43

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.25× · 12/20
Longevity7 years trading (max 15) · 7/15
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.

Employees4/15 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.

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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£799k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£820k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.3M

Fixed Assets

£4.1M

Debtors

£2.5M

Admin Expenses

£494k

Profit After Tax

£678k

1avg. employees-50

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£27k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.25+£1.3M
20230.91

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.