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Copas Brothers (Farms) Limited

01701280

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HEDSOR PARK FARM, TAPLOW, SL6 0HX
Incorporated 22/02/1983

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/08/2025

Due 28/08/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
41100
Development of building projects
41202
Construction of domestic buildings
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Richard William Copas

secretary · Since 01/10/1999

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 3 other boards

Mr James Arthur Copas

director · Since 01/10/1999

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Mr Richard William Copas

director · Since 01/10/1999

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard William Copas

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 50

Hedsor Park Farm, Taplow, SL6 0HX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James Arthur Copas

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 51

Hedsor Park Farm, Taplow, SL6 0HX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1740+ SIC 01110 peers
51

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£26.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£145k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£183k

Debtors

£7.5M

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£179k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025—+£4.0M
2024—+£2.5M
2022—+£2.1M
20213.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.