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Cogora Limited

02147432

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

1 GILTSPUR STREET, LONDON, EC1A 9DD
Incorporated 15/07/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/09/2025

Due 21/09/2026

On track

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
62012
Business and domestic software development
73110
Advertising agencies

Officers

John Pettifor

director · Since 15/07/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David Burns

secretary · Since 04/06/2011

Mr Edward William Burkle

director · Since 18/08/2017

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

David Burns

director · Since 18/08/2017

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Craig Hughes

director · Since 24/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Cogora Group Limited

75–100% shares

140, London Wall, London, EC2Y 5DN

Reg: 05616343 · Uk Company Register · Limited Company

Notified 07/09/2016

Mr John Robert Pettifor

Significant control

British · England · Age 60

1, Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DD

Notified 07/09/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Stewart

Ceased 18/08/2017

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CompanyRankvs 834+ SIC 58142 peers
53

Financial strength49th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 6/20
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 strength12/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£830

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£286k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.7M

Fixed Assets

£318k

Debtors

£2.4M

Profit After Tax

-£198k

59avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£287k
Assets less current liabilities£32k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.89

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.