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Christopher Piper Wines Limited

01509601

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 45, OTTERY ST. MARY, EX11 1NR
Incorporated 29/07/1980

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/04/2026

Due 08/05/2027

On track

Industry

46342
46342
47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

Officers

Mr John Roderick Earle

director · Since 12/06/1992

WINE MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Christopher Charles Neville Piper

director · Since 12/06/1992

WINE MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mr John Roderick Earle

secretary · Since 23/02/1996

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Charles Neville Piper

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 69

Unit 45, Finnimore Industrial Estate, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1NR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Roderick Earle

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 69

Unit 45, Finnimore Industrial Estate, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1NR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1983Registered 21/06/1983

CompanyRankvs 73+ SIC 46342 peers
77

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.67× · 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 strength23/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£565k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£355

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£527k

Working capital

Current Assets

£725k

Current Liabilities

£198k

Fixed Assets

£62k

Debtors

£182k

14avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£25k
Assets less current liabilities£590k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20263.67-£116k
20254.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.