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James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Limited

01330804

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

624 UPPINGHAM ROAD, LEICS, LE7 9QB
Incorporated 20/09/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

medium

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/07/2025

Due 14/08/2026

On track

Industry

01300
Plant propagation
46220
Wholesale of flowers and plants

Officers

Deborah Jayne Coles

secretary · Since 01/04/2002

British

Mark John Cade

director · Since 01/04/2011

British

Deborah Jayne Coles

director · Since 01/04/2002

British

James Robert Coles

director

British

Former

Geoffrey Robert Coles

secretary · Resigned 09/01/1997

Stephanie Esther Coles

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2002

Geoffrey Robert Coles

director · Resigned 03/01/2023

Stephanie Esther Coles

director · Resigned 31/03/2002

William Robert Coles

director · Resigned 04/03/1998

Thomas Gwent Richardson

director · Resigned 30/09/2011

Janet Margaret Thompson

director · Resigned 31/08/1992

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 01300 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.26× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Turnover

£14.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£9.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.3M

Fixed Assets

£5.0M

Debtors

£1.8M

Cost of Sales

£10.4M

Gross Profit

£3.8M

Admin Expenses

£1.0M

Operating Profit

£1.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.4M

126avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£406k
Dividends paid£142k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.2M
NI contributions£312k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.26+£1.2M
20232.91

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.