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M H Cockell & Co Ltd.

01322514

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

COURT HOREHAM, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4JN
Incorporated 21/07/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/06/2026

Due 23/06/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mrs Elizabeth Janet Cockell

secretary · Since 07/06/1991

BRITISH

Miss Nicola Ann Cockell

director · Since 07/06/1991

ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Professor Charles Seaton Cockell

director · Since 21/07/2026

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 59

Mrs Lucinda Jane Watson

director · Since 21/07/2026

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 59

Mrs Susan Louise Watson

director · Since 21/07/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Henry Cockell (Deceased)

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 93

Court Horeham, Hammer Lane, Hailsham, BN27 4JN

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1226+ SIC 01110 peers
57

Financial strength62th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 15.68× · 20/20
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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£115k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£108k

Working capital

Current Assets

£115k

Current Liabilities

£7k

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£0

0avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202515.68-£58k
202426.67-£5k
202340.16—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.