F.D.Copeland & Sons Limited
00460389
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 4 outstanding charges (-8)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
group
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 09/01/2025
Due 23/01/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 11/01/1993
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 89
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 01/01/1995
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64
Also on 2 other boards
secretary · Since 25/01/2001
ACCOUNTANCY
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 01/05/2006
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61
Also on 5 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
F.D.Copeland & Sons Trustees Limited
Colanol House, 5 Westfield Street, London, SE18 5TL
Notified 06/04/2016
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CompanyRankvs 1219+ SIC 32990 peers62
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's or the parent 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 c
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Net Worth
£100k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£787k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£7.7M
Working capital
Current Assets
£13.1M
Current Liabilities
£5.5M
Fixed Assets
£327k
Debtors
£5.1M
Profit After Tax
£530k
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.41 | +£0 |
| 2023 | 2.33 | -£6.7M |
| 2021 | 2.22 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.