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E.C.Hopkins,Limited

00340631

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 1,82 KETTLES WOOD DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, B32 3DB
Incorporated 25/05/1938

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46630
Wholesale of mining, construction and civil engineering machinery
46690
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Richard Edward Atkinson

director · Since 14/06/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Robert Charles Atkinson

director · Since 14/06/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Westcrown Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

C/O Castle Brooke Uk Ltd, Princess Street, Sheffield, S4 7UU

Reg: 04576512 · England And Wales · Private Limited

Notified 17/06/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Brian Ernest Hopkins

Ceased 15/10/2018

Mr John David Hopkins

Ceased 15/10/2018

Gemo Gmbh & Co. Kg

Ceased 30/04/2021

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Created 17/08/2007Registered 21/08/2007Satisfied 20/02/2024
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Created 04/07/2006Registered 14/07/2006Satisfied 20/02/2024
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Created 04/07/2006Registered 12/07/2006Satisfied 17/05/2019
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/12/2000Registered 28/12/2000Satisfied 12/03/2008
charge
satisfied

JUMBUK LIMITED

Created 22/03/2000Registered 29/03/2000Satisfied 12/03/2008
charge
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BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/11/1994Registered 01/12/1994Satisfied 12/03/2008
charge
satisfied

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Created 25/11/1994Registered 01/12/1994Satisfied 12/03/2008
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST LIMITED

Created 31/03/1994Registered 31/03/1994Satisfied 12/03/2008
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/01/1993Registered 16/01/1993Satisfied 07/02/1995
charge
satisfied

TRADE INDEMNITY - HELLER COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 26/05/1992Registered 27/05/1992Satisfied 05/01/2002
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/09/1984Registered 20/09/1984Satisfied 07/02/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/03/1983Registered 15/03/1983Satisfied 07/02/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/11/1981Registered 02/12/1981Satisfied 02/05/1990
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1974Registered 26/11/1974Satisfied 07/02/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 07/02/1972Registered 11/02/1972Satisfied 07/02/1995

CompanyRankvs 12+ SIC 46630 peers
77

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.3× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£15k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£357k

Fixed Assets

£695k

Debtors

£860k

13avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£38k

People Costs(2021)

Wages & salaries£1.1M
NI contributions£113k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.30+£227k
20232.56+£1.1M
20221.14-£779k
20211.09+£597k
20200.82—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.