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G.F. Cole And Son Limited

02143273

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

LODGE FARM, DISS, IP22 2EN
Incorporated 30/06/1987

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mrs Susan Anne Cole

secretary · Since 02/01/1993

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Eric Sydney Charles Cole

director · Since 02/01/1993

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

Benjamin Cole

director · Since 05/04/2011

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Daniel Cole

director · Since 05/04/2011

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

G F Cole And Son (Holdings)

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Lodge Farm, Winfarthing, Diss, IP22 2EN

Reg: 2262938 · Companies House · Unlimited With Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1168+ SIC 01110 peers
58

Financial strength67th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.19× · 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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£89

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£223k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£878k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£47k
Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.19+£0
20251.19-£209k
20231.33-£50k
20221.45+£738k
20211.03+£41k
20200.94+£461k
20190.97-£109k
20181.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.