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W.H. Chope & Sons Limited

00560420

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

64 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, EX39 2AR
Incorporated 24/01/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

25/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/05/2025

Due 17/05/2026

On track

Industry

47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

Phoebe Rebecca Chope

director · Since 13/03/1998

HEAD CHEF

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Oliver Chope

director · Since 01/03/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Oliver Chope

secretary · Since 16/03/2002

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Fiona Chope

director · Since 12/09/2003

RETAIL MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Mr John Turner

director · Since 16/07/2013

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Rev. Geoffrey Martin Turner

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 92

18 Gracey Court, Woodland Road, Exeter, EX5 3GA

Notified 06/04/2016

Oliver Chope

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

64, High Street, Bideford, EX39 2AR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

TOGETHER COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 07/11/2022Registered 10/11/2022
Charge
outstanding

TOGETHER COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 07/11/2022Registered 08/11/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/07/1992Registered 06/07/1992Satisfied 15/11/2022
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 17/03/1978Registered 22/03/1978
charge
satisfied

WESTERN COUNTIES BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 21/01/1976Registered 10/02/1976Satisfied 11/08/1992
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 17/10/1975Registered 20/10/1975
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1975Registered 03/04/1975
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1975Registered 03/04/1975Satisfied 18/11/2022
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/11/1962Registered 06/12/1962
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/11/1962Registered 06/12/1962Satisfied 15/11/2022

CompanyRankvs 221+ SIC 47190 peers
78

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.28× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 25/01/2025

Net Worth

£926k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£37k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£33k

Working capital

Current Assets

£59k

Current Liabilities

£26k

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£7k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.28+£27k
20241.53+£994
20231.70-£13k
20220.94-£23k
20211.18

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.