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Besley & Copp Limited

00059148

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Private Limited Company
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, EXETER, EX2 5JL
Incorporated 13/10/1898

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

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 64

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nigel Harkell Short

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

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
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/03/2001Registered 21/03/2001Satisfied 26/02/2014
charge
satisfied

JAMES MCNAUGHTON PAPER MERCHANTS LIMITED

Created 30/01/2001Registered 05/02/2001Satisfied 05/09/2001
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
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 03/04/2000Registered 12/04/2000Satisfied 15/02/2002
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 03/04/2000Registered 12/04/2000Satisfied 15/02/2002
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 23/03/2000Registered 28/03/2000Satisfied 15/02/2002
charge
satisfied

NORMA ELIZABETH BISSELL

Created 09/08/1994Registered 19/08/1994Satisfied 15/04/2000
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/06/1992Registered 17/06/1992Satisfied 15/02/2002
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/11/1981Registered 03/12/1981Satisfied 15/02/2002
charge
satisfied

BRANCH NOMINEES LTD

Created 18/03/1946Registered 05/04/1946Satisfied 17/10/1995
charge
satisfied

BRANCH NOMINEES LTD

Created 18/03/1946Registered 05/04/1946Satisfied 15/04/2000
charge
satisfied

BRANCH NOMINEES LIMITED

Created 08/05/1939Registered 12/05/1939Satisfied 17/10/1995

CompanyRankvs 1728+ 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-£30k
20221.52+£22k
20211.39-£2k
20201.24-£10k
20191.28—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.