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W. Cropper Limited

01308732

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SECOND FLOOR 55 DEGREES NORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 6BL
Incorporated 15/04/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/02/2026

Due 15/02/2027

On track

Industry

49319
49319

Officers

Mr Martin Richard Dean

director · Since 22/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 48 other boards

Mr Gordon Bell

director · Since 01/10/2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Andrew Benstead

director · Since 01/10/2024

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 35

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stuart Matthew Fillingham

director · Since 01/10/2024

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Paul David Clark

director · Since 01/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Matthew Thomas Ashton

director · Since 02/02/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Also on 25 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Eyms Minerals Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Second Floor, 55 Degrees North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6BL

Reg: 15092782 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 22/05/2024

Former PSCs

Mr David Kellett

Ceased 20/06/2019

Mrs Penelope Ann Coaten

Ceased 20/06/2019

Mr Kevin John Procter

Ceased 22/05/2024

Mr Andrew Garratt

Ceased 22/05/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT (AS DEFINED IN THE INSTRUMENT UPLOADED WITH TH

Created 22/04/2026Registered 23/04/2026
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/09/2005Registered 17/09/2005Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 12/11/1992Registered 19/11/1992Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/09/1988Registered 15/09/1988Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/12/1987Registered 17/12/1987Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/07/1987Registered 27/07/1987Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 02/04/1987Registered 09/04/1987Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/01/1987Registered 06/02/1987Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 15/10/1986Registered 23/10/1986Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/04/1986Registered 24/04/1986Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/11/1985Registered 29/11/1985Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 09/09/1985Registered 13/09/1985Satisfied 01/11/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/11/1981Registered 27/11/1981Satisfied 17/11/1988

CompanyRankvs 53+ SIC 49319 peers
74

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.75× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£496k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£410k

Working capital

Current Assets

£958k

Current Liabilities

£547k

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£452k

24avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£67k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20231.75+£74k
20230.85+£463k
20220.99+£60k
20210.68-£271k
20200.93

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.