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Hope'S Auction Company,Limited

00052362

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HOPE'S AUCTION HOUSE, WIGTON, CA7 9NS
Incorporated 03/05/1897

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2026

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/06/2026

Due 29/06/2027

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr John Benson Peile

director · Since 01/09/2016

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Mr Kenneth William Pears

director · Since 10/12/2018

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Mr Ian Grainger

director · Since 18/03/2019

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Mr James Holgate Illingworth

director · Since 31/05/2019

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Mrs Rozanna Elizabeth Outhwaite

secretary · Since 29/07/2020

Mr William Wilkinson Gate

director · Since 10/06/2022

SITE MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Former

Mr Michael Peile

director · Resigned 04/09/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Bruce Walton

Ceased 29/06/2017

Mr John Jeffrey Dixon

Ceased 22/11/2018

Mr Robert Edward Jackson

Ceased 29/06/2017

Mr Keith Jarman

Ceased 07/11/2017

Mr John Timothy Brockbank

Ceased 29/06/2017

Mr Ian Ritchie

Ceased 03/06/2019

Mr Jonathan Hope

Ceased 29/06/2017

Mr Steven David Allen

Ceased 20/12/2017

Mr John Benson Peile

Ceased 01/07/2024

Mr Kenneth Stitchell

Ceased 29/06/2018

Mr Gareth Paul Benson

Ceased 31/12/2021

Mrs Elizabeth Janet Wright

Ceased 26/04/2023

Mr Kenneth William Pears

Ceased 01/07/2024

Mr Ian Grainger

Ceased 01/07/2024

Mr James Holgate Illingworth

Ceased 01/07/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 30/05/2013Registered 18/06/2013
Charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 30/05/2013Registered 18/06/2013Satisfied 20/06/2025
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 12/08/2011Registered 13/08/2011
charge
satisfied

TESCO STORES LIMITED

Created 08/02/2008Registered 29/02/2008Satisfied 20/06/2025
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2007Registered 20/07/2007
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 01/05/2007Registered 09/05/2007Satisfied 20/06/2025
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 01/05/2007Registered 09/05/2007Satisfied 20/06/2025

CompanyRankvs 6024+ SIC 82990 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.28× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
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.

Employees15/15 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.

Longevity15/15 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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£5.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£114k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£397k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£596k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£4.7M

Debtors

£2.6M

Admin Expenses

£1.4M

Profit After Tax

£397k

24avg. employees+24

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£25k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£522k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£5k
Bank loans & overdrafts£316k
Assets less current liabilities£5.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.28+£371k
20251.18+£1.6M
20241.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.