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P. Cottingham & Sons Limited

00867492

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

TIKI SOUTH HEATH LANE, GRANTHAM, NG32 3HU
Incorporated 28/12/1965

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01290
Growing of other perennial crops

Officers

Mr John Kenneth Cottingham

director · Since 31/12/1990

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter Geoffrey Cottingham

director · Since 31/12/1990

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter Geoffrey Cottingham

secretary · Since 13/06/2012

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Kenneth Cottingham

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 82

Tiki, South Heath Lane, Grantham, NG32 3HU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Peter Geoffrey Cottingham

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 84

Tiki, South Heath Lane, Grantham, NG32 3HU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/12/1992Registered 15/12/1992
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/07/1985Registered 25/07/1985Satisfied 27/11/2001
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 08/02/1978Registered 28/02/1978
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 01/08/1975Registered 08/08/1975
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 30/01/1970Registered 10/02/1970

CompanyRankvs 2252+ SIC 01110 peers
47

Financial strength21th percentile among SIC peers · 5/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.63× · 16/20
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 strength5/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£35k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£84k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£33k

Working capital

Current Assets

£87k

Current Liabilities

£53k

Fixed Assets

£2k

Debtors

£2k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£5k

Director Loans(2018)

Company owes directors£16k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£36k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.63+£0
20251.63+£200
20241.71+£146
20232.02+£8k
20221.37-£26k
20213.04+£10k
20202.65-£3k
20192.94-£1k
20182.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.