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H.P. Cooper (Farms) Limited

00601292

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

HILL FARM, ESSEX, CO9 3BL
Incorporated 26/03/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/12/2025

Due 03/01/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Ashley Cooper

director · Since 20/12/1990

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Ashley Cooper

secretary · Since 06/12/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ashley Cooper

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 73

Hill Farm, Sudbury Road, Halstead, CO9 3BL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/06/2017Registered 02/06/2017

CompanyRankvs 1131+ SIC 01110 peers
58

Financial strength68th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.52× · 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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£670k

Working capital

Current Assets

£734k

Current Liabilities

£77k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

0avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20259.52-£212k
202410.63-£12k
20237.48+£148k
20227.11+£142k
202111.49+£29k
20207.82+£77k
20194.07+£170k
20174.24—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.