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E. Cole & Son Ltd.

00644889

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

THE BRAMBLES, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3SD
Incorporated 18/12/1959

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47520
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
47599
Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles
74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Raymond Cole

director · Since 31/12/1991

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Janet Susan Cole

secretary · Since 02/11/2002

BRITISH

Persons with Significant Control

Raymond Cole

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 81

The Brambles, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges16 outstanding

charge
outstanding

ERNEST COLE

Created 17/01/1990Registered 31/01/1990
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/07/1987Registered 17/07/1987
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/11/1976Registered 14/12/1976
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/02/1970Registered 20/02/1970
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/02/1970Registered 20/02/1970
charge
outstanding

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE

Created 14/11/1969Registered 26/11/1969
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/09/1966Registered 27/09/1966
charge
outstanding

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE

Created 15/08/1966Registered 05/09/1966
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/06/1966Registered 18/07/1966
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/06/1966Registered 18/07/1966
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/1965Registered 10/12/1965
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/1965Registered 10/12/1965
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/1965Registered 10/12/1965
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/1965Registered 10/12/1965
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/10/1965Registered 07/10/1965
charge
outstanding

GUARDIAN BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 30/10/1964Registered 18/11/1964

CompanyRankvs 1080+ SIC 47520 peers
49

Financial strength52th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees25th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.11× · 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 strength13/25 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.

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

£19k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£19k

Working capital

Current Assets

£184k

Current Liabilities

£165k

Fixed Assets

£0

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£19k
Signed by 1.4.24Prepared with Company Accounts and Tax Online

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.11-£10k
20241.18-£11k
20231.23-£43k
20221.62-£45k
20212.36-£45k
20204.49—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.