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A.J. Cope & Son Limited

00601389

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

UNIT 10 CLIFFSIDE TRADE PARK, WEST THURROCK, RM20 3XD
Incorporated 27/03/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/04/2026

Due 16/04/2027

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing
46460
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods

Officers

Mr Colin John Cope

director · Since 02/04/1991

GLASS TECHNICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Brian Lewis Cope

director · Since 02/04/1991

GLASS TECHNICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 89

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Brian Lewis Cope

secretary · Since 02/04/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 89

Also on 15 other boards

Mrs Claire Jervis

director · Since 01/05/2016

DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Mr Nigel Henry Cope

director · Since 01/05/2016

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mrs Ellen Ackee

director · Since 01/05/2016

OFFICE MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr John Robert Hodgson

director · Since 01/05/2016

CATALOGUE MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Brian Lewis Cope

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 89

Unit 10, Cliffside Trade Park, West Thurrock, RM20 3XD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Colin John Cope

Significant control

British · England · Age 79

Unit 10, Cliffside Trade Park, West Thurrock, RM20 3XD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 05/04/2013Registered 11/04/2013
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/12/2010Registered 29/12/2010
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 12/10/1984Registered 22/10/1984
charge
satisfied

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY

Created 09/10/1984Registered 11/10/1984Satisfied 12/09/2002
charge
satisfied

C. J. COPE · B. L. COPE · T. S. SHUCKSMITHS RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEME.AS TRUSTEES OF THE A.J. COPE & SON LTD. DIRECTOR

Created 02/04/1984Registered 06/04/1984Satisfied 28/05/2016
charge
satisfied

J. COPE · T. S. SHUCKSMITH. · B. L. COPE

Created 19/12/1983Registered 22/12/1983Satisfied 28/05/2016
charge
satisfied

C. J. COPE · T. S. SHUCKSMITHCTORS RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEME)(AS TRUSTEES OF THE A.J. COPE & SON LIMITED DIR · B. L. COPE

Created 29/06/1983Registered 03/08/1983Satisfied 28/05/2016
charge
satisfied

B. L. COPE · T. S. SHUCKSMITHCTORS RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEME.AS TRUSTEES OF THE A. J. COPE & SON LIMITED DIR · C. J. COPE

Created 30/03/1981Registered 10/04/1981Satisfied 28/05/2016
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 02/11/1962Registered 09/11/1962

CompanyRankvs 3373+ SIC 32990 peers
62

Financial strength70th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
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 strength18/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£105k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£243k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£101k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£999k

Fixed Assets

£228k

Debtors

£465k

9avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£20k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£29k
Assets less current liabilities£330k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.10-£131k
20241.22-£183k
20231.36+£8k
20221.43+£211k
20211.24-£375k
20201.34—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.