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Besley & Copp Limited

00059148

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Pynes Hill Business Centre, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5JL
Incorporated 13/10/1898

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/08/2025

Due 14/09/2026

On track

Industry

46190
Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
52103
52103
82920
Packaging activities

Officers

Shane Tout

director · Since 01/04/2003

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Nigel Short

director · Since 12/12/2003

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Shane Tout

director · Since 01/04/2003

British · England · Age 59

Nigel Short

director · Since 12/12/2003

British · England · Age 65

Former

John Joseph Patrick Bissell

director · Resigned 01/02/1993

Michael Patrick Holway Copp

director · Resigned 24/01/1996

Mile Holway Copp

director · Resigned 12/06/2003

Peter Richard Copp

director · Resigned 17/10/2008

Christopher Philip Copp

secretary · Resigned 24/03/2009

Christopher Philip Copp

director · Resigned 24/03/2009

Stephen Christopher Gorman

director · Resigned 06/11/2009

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nigel Harkell Short

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Pynes Hill Business Centre, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5JL

Notified 31/08/2016

Mr Shane Maldon Tout

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 59

Pynes Hill Business Centre, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5JL

Notified 31/08/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 14/12/2000Registered 20/12/2000
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/11/2000Registered 21/11/2000

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-26

Active

typeltd
2026-07-26

Private Limited Company

address line1Pynes Hill Business Centre
2026-07-26

PYNES HILL BUSINESS CENTRE

post townExeter
2026-07-26

EXETER

officer appointedSHORT, Nigel
2026-07-26
officer appointedTOUT, Shane
2026-07-26

CompanyRankvs 1679+ SIC 46190 peers
59

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees35th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£89k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£68k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£104k

Working capital

Current Assets

£434k

Current Liabilities

£330k

Fixed Assets

£33k

Debtors

£295k

0avg. employees-10

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£31k
Assets less current liabilities£137k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.31+£23k
20241.27-£18k
20231.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.