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Cottenden Limited

00667458

active
Private Limited Company
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

164 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8EH
Incorporated 11/08/1960

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25620
Machining

Officers

Mr Terence John Cottenden

director · Since 10/08/1991

PRECISION ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 2 other boards

Ryan John Cottenden

director · Since 01/01/2006

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Mr Terence John Cottenden

secretary · Since 01/08/2012

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Terry Cottenden

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 78

164, London Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8EH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ryan Cottenden

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 44

7, Harebell Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 4QZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Julia Ann Cottenden

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 78

164, London Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8EH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1984Registered 18/09/1984

CompanyRankvs 1589+ SIC 25620 peers
42

Financial strength25th percentile among SIC peers · 6/25
Employees69th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.82× · 6/20
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 strength6/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£762

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£24k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£18k

Working capital

Current Assets

£82k

Current Liabilities

£100k

Fixed Assets

£36k

Debtors

£58k

7avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k

People Costs(2019)

Wages & salaries£193k
NI contributions£15k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£17k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 23.0 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.82—
20230.88-£10k
20221.21-£4k
20211.75-£48k
20202.14-£29k
20191.57+£60k
20180.84—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.