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Kelston Sparkes Quarry Services Limited

14645128

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BROMLEY, BRISTOL, BS39 4DE
Incorporated 07/02/2023

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

77320
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Alan Kelston Sparkes

director · Since 07/02/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Kelston Donald Stark

director · Since 07/02/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Robert Charles Stark

director · Since 07/02/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Edward Peter Watts

director · Since 01/08/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Mr David Blake Swann

director · Since 19/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Kelston Sparkes Holdings Limited

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

Bromley, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4DE

Reg: 01456314 · United Kingdom · Ltd

Notified 07/02/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 02/07/2025Registered 02/07/2025

CompanyRankvs 1333+ SIC 77320 peers
40

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.81× · 20/20
Longevity3 years trading (max 15) · 3/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 pts

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

Longevity3/15 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£13.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£466k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£468k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£137k

Debtors

£433

Cost of Sales

£11.9M

Gross Profit

£1.2M

Admin Expenses

£780k

Operating Profit

£446k

Profit After Tax

£468k

0avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£774k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20248.81+£468k
20230.23

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.