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Copston Associates Limited

01822194

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

RO24 3-4, ROYSTON, SG8 5FE
Incorporated 06/06/1984

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mrs Pamela Marjorie May Ralston

secretary · Since 31/12/1990

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Mr Roger James Ralston

director · Since 31/12/1990

MARINE EQUIPMENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Darren Michael Bown

director · Since 01/01/2008

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mrs Elizabeth Jane Ralston-Bown

director · Since 01/01/2014

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew James Anthony Smith

director · Since 06/12/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Copston Associates Holdings Limited

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

Building 15, Gateway 1000, Stevenage, SG1 2FP

Reg: 11633202 · England And Wales Company Registrar · Private Limited Company

Notified 01/01/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Roger James Ralston

Ceased 01/01/2019

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/05/1999Registered 29/05/1999

CompanyRankvs 2177+ SIC 46900 peers
69

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.48× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£876k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£611k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£716k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£211k

Debtors

£1.1M

17avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£145k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£927k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.48+£64k
20231.41-£49k
20221.27+£92k
20211.53+£20k
20201.50+£20k
20191.56-£465k
20182.13

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.