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The Cocoa Research Association Ltd

01117804

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)

Details

KNIGHTLANDS NORTH BENFLEET HALL ROAD, WICKFORD, SS12 9JR
Incorporated 12/06/1973

Previously known as

Cocoa Research Association Limited(The) · until 23/07/2026

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/05/2026

Due 08/06/2027

On track

Industry

72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Officers

Mr Ronald Anthony Lass

director · Since 25/05/1991

TROPICAL AGRICULTURE CONSULTA

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 8 other boards

Dr. Derek Martin Gilmour

director · Since 03/08/1993

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Rosemary Lass

secretary · Since 06/07/2026

Former

Dr Michelle Jane End

secretary · Resigned 29/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ronald Anthony Lass

Significant control

British · England · Age 82

Knightlands, North Benfleet Hall Road, Wickford, SS12 9JR

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 2461+ SIC 72190 peers
63

Financial strength38th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees46th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.58× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength10/25 pts

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

Employees7/15 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.

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

£24

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£119k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£209k

Working capital

Current Assets

£570k

Current Liabilities

£361k

Debtors

£452k

Admin Expenses

£34k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20241.58
20231.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.