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Copley Scientific Limited

01390012

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

COLWICK QUAYS BUSINESS PARK, NOTTINGHAM, NG4 2JY
Incorporated 20/09/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/01/2026

Due 14/02/2027

On track

Industry

26511
Manufacture of electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, testing, and navigation

Officers

Mr Anthony Robert Copley

director · Since 11/02/1991

INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Mark Andrew Copley

director · Since 12/04/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Richard Jamie Clayton

director · Since 17/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Copley Holdings Limited

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

Colwick Quays Business Park, Private Road No 2, Nottingham, NG4 2JY

Reg: 12841752 · England · Limited Company

Notified 01/01/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony Robert Copley

Ceased 01/01/2022

Mr Mark Andrew Copley

Ceased 01/01/2022

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 26+ SIC 26511 peers
78

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.66× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2024

Turnover

£15.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£5.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£919k

Debtors

£1.6M

Cost of Sales

£6.8M

Gross Profit

£8.7M

Admin Expenses

£3.2M

Operating Profit

£5.4M

Profit After Tax

£4.4M

36avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£303k
Dividends paid-£6.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.4M
NI contributions£215k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£585k
Assets less current liabilities£6.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.66-£1.6M
20234.54

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.