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Houghton Canoe Hire Ltd

16405071

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

THE BOAT HOUSE, HEREFORD, HR3 5NP
Incorporated 24/04/2025

Compliance

Next accounts due

24/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/04/2026

Due 07/05/2027

On track

Industry

79901
Activities of tourist guides

Officers

Mrs Hazel Houghton

director · Since 24/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Joshua Houghton

director · Since 24/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Hazel Houghton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 40

The Boat House, Glasbury, Hereford, HR3 5NP

Notified 24/04/2025

Mr Joshua Houghton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 37

The Boat House, Glasbury, Hereford, HR3 5NP

Notified 24/04/2025

CompanyRankvs 965+ SIC 79901 peers
39

Financial strength35th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.46× · 2/20
Longevity1 year trading (max 15) · 1/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength9/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 pts

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

Longevity1/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£2

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£37k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£44k

Working capital

Current Assets

£38k

Current Liabilities

£81k

Fixed Assets

£72k

Debtors

£176

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£28k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20260.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.