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G.W. Cooper (Farms) Limited

00877025

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WICKHAMS FARM WICKHAMS CHASE, CHELMSFORD, CM3 4FG
Incorporated 15/04/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/11/2025

Due 08/12/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Jeremy Brian Cooper

director · Since 21/11/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Jonathan Andrew Cooper

director · Since 22/11/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Mr Harry Cooper

director · Since 16/04/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 38

Mr Matthew Cooper

director · Since 16/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jeremy Brian Cooper

Significant control

British · England · Age 67

Wickhams Farm, Wickhams Chase, Chelmsford, CM3 4FG

Notified 01/10/2016

Jonathan Andrew Cooper

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 52

Wickhams Farm, Wickhams Chase, Danbury, CM3 4FG

Notified 10/10/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/09/2012Registered 08/09/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED

Created 31/05/1966Registered 09/06/1966Satisfied 28/10/2008

CompanyRankvs 979+ SIC 01110 peers
64

Financial strength71th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees69th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.58× · 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 strength18/25 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.

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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£218k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£324k

Working capital

Current Assets

£883k

Current Liabilities

£559k

Fixed Assets

£2.3M

Debtors

£159k

4avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£180k
Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.58-£14k
20241.81+£151k
20231.72+£209k
20221.98-£7k
20212.20+£131k
20201.20+£20k
20191.93+£124k
20181.23

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.