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Hope And Clay (Construction) Limited

01912296

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

SYNERGY BENYON ROAD, READING, RG7 2PQ
Incorporated 09/05/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

42110
Construction of roads and motorways

Officers

Mr James Robert Hope

director · Since 01/08/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Alexander James Neville Roberts

director · Since 02/10/2019

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Megan Hope

director · Since 01/04/2025

FINANCE MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Megan Hope

secretary · Since 08/05/2025

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hope & Clay Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares

C/O Hope & Clay (Construction) Ltd, Thornford Road, Thatcham, RG19 8AG

Reg: 06352600 · Companies House · Private Limited

Notified 31/12/2016

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/2023Registered 12/06/2023Satisfied 28/10/2024

CompanyRankvs 273+ SIC 42110 peers
69

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees27th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.72× · 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.

Employees4/15 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£9.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.9M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£4.7M

Admin Expenses

£1.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

1avg. employees-56

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£410k
Dividends paid£155k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.8M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.72+£1.8M
20244.52

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.