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E.K. Hooper & Sons Limited

00544674

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
64 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

SOUTH FARM, BLANDFORD, DT11 8HX
Incorporated 17/02/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/03/2025

Due 20/03/2026

Overdue

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Kathleen Ann Hooper

secretary · Since 18/01/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 88

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Jill Hooper

director · Since 18/01/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 3 other boards

Kathleen Ann Hooper

director · Since 18/01/1991

RETIRED HOUSE WIFE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 88

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Miss Jill Hooper

50–75% shares
25–50% votes
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

South Farm, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford, DT11 8HX

Notified 06/04/2016

Kathleen Ann Hooper

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 88

South Farm, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford, DT11 8HX

Notified 06/04/2016

Andrew Thomas Hooper

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

South Farm, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HX

Notified 11/06/2024

Former PSCs

David Frederick Hooper

Ceased 21/12/2024

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CompanyRankvs 3058+ SIC 01110 peers
24

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees29th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

-£279k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£237k

Fixed Assets

£100k

Debtors

£240k

1avg. employees

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£37k
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025—-£68k
2024—-£96k
2023—+£24k
20221.16+£39k
20211.54+£17k
20200.66-£107k
20190.65-£18k
20180.65—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.