# READ DERBY LIMITED (01651061)

> READ DERBY LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 01651061) incorporated on 14 July 1982, registered in Worksop. Its registered activity is sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111). Latest full accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £2.13m and cash of £85k, with 28 employees on average. Turnover was £28.96m and profit for the year −£240k. Net assets fell 10% on the prior period (£2.37m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1982-07-14
- Registered office: Worksop, S80 2QD
- SIC 45111: Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-07-28
- Accounts type: FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 74 comparable companies in Sheffield (median £46k, upper quartile £490k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £2.13m | £85k | — | £9.49m | £28.96m | −£240k | 28 |
| 2023-12-31 | £2.37m | £170k | £615k | £4.12m | £36.39m | £117k | 29 |
| 2022-12-31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

current ratio 1.21; net margin -0.8%; size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £2,134,290 at 31 December 2024
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £85,238
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 14 July 1982
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Read Motor Group Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2021-07-16

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