Back to search

David Cover And Son Limited

00396804

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
55 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

SUSSEX HOUSE, CHICHESTER, PO19 8PE
Incorporated 06/07/1945

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/10/2025

Due 08/11/2026

On track

Industry

16100
Sawmilling and planing of wood
46130
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
46730
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment

Officers

Mr Patrick William Green

director · Since 10/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 35 other boards

Mr Henry Charles Edward Green

director · Since 01/01/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Rupert John Henry Green

secretary · Since 23/12/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 60 other boards

Mr Rupert John Henry Green

director · Since 23/12/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 60 other boards

Mr Nigel John Bewley Atkinson

director · Since 17/11/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Michael Bowry

director · Since 07/05/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Graham Richard Holland

director · Since 24/05/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 2 other boards

Mr James Bruce

director · Since 01/11/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 4 other boards

Mr James Edward Green

director · Since 11/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Jh & Fw Green Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Sussex House, Quarry Lane, Chichester, PO19 8PE

Reg: 148350 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Jh And Fw Green Limited

Ceased 14/05/2021

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 07/05/2024Registered 07/05/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 27/01/2023Registered 31/01/2023
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 14/10/2022Registered 18/10/2022
Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 19/08/2022Registered 02/09/2022
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/01/2013Registered 06/02/2013Satisfied 24/10/2018
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/06/2012Registered 21/06/2012Satisfied 17/10/2022
charge
satisfied

GEORGE RICHARD GREEN, PATRICK WILLIAM GREEN, STUART ALAN FAULKNER AND THOMAS EGGAR TRUSTCORPORA

Created 06/03/2007Registered 07/03/2007Satisfied 09/07/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/07/2004Registered 04/08/2004Satisfied 15/05/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/03/2004Registered 17/03/2004Satisfied 23/05/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/10/2003Registered 18/10/2003Satisfied 15/05/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/09/2000Registered 03/10/2000Satisfied 15/05/2008
charge
outstanding

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE

Created 06/02/1998Registered 11/02/1998
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 16/08/1995Registered 30/08/1995Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 16/08/1995Registered 30/08/1995Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/08/1994Registered 09/08/1994Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/08/1994Registered 09/08/1994Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/12/1993Registered 10/01/1994Satisfied 23/05/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/08/1993Registered 09/08/1993Satisfied 15/05/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/11/1988Registered 22/04/1993Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/04/1992Registered 17/04/1992Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/04/1992Registered 17/04/1992Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/04/1992Registered 17/04/1992Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/04/1992Registered 17/04/1992Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/04/1992Registered 17/04/1992Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/04/1992Registered 17/04/1992Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

ROYAL MORTGAGE LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED

Created 24/04/1991Registered 26/04/1991Satisfied 26/08/1995
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/03/1990Registered 06/04/1990Satisfied 15/05/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/11/1988Registered 22/11/1988Satisfied 27/09/2007
charge
satisfied

J. HENRY SCHRODER WAGG & CO LIMITED.

Created 01/11/1988Registered 21/11/1988Satisfied 12/05/1993
charge
satisfied

J. HENRY SCHRODER WAGG & CO LIMITED

Created 09/09/1988Registered 21/09/1988Satisfied 21/11/1988
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/02/1988Registered 16/02/1988Satisfied 27/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1983Registered 01/03/1983Satisfied 23/05/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1983Registered 01/03/1983Satisfied 23/05/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1983Registered 01/03/1983Satisfied 15/09/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED

Created 18/08/1980Registered 21/08/1980Satisfied 23/05/2014
charge
satisfied

NAT PROV. BK LTD

Created 31/10/1960Registered 28/11/1960Satisfied 15/05/2008

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 16100 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.99× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
1Illingworth Ingham (Manchester) Limited
90
2David Cover And Son Limited
90
3Harlow Bros. Limited
90
4A.& J.Scott Limited
90
5C & W Berry Limited
90
6Woodlands Home & Garden Group Limited
89
7Charles Ransford & Son Limited
89
8Archwood Limited
89
9Rowlinson Garden Products Limited
88
10James Davies (Abercych) Limited
88
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.

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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£44.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£369k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£4.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£17.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£26.8M

Current Liabilities

£8.9M

Fixed Assets

£48.0M

Debtors

£10.7M

Admin Expenses

£14.8M

Profit After Tax

-£3.7M

460avg. employees+25

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£1.3M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£14.5M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£4.1M
Assets less current liabilities£65.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.99-£4.3M
20232.29+£616k
20222.40+£2.9M
20212.16+£4.6M
20201.84+£2.8M
20192.34—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.