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Hope Technology (Ipco) Limited

02658410

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

HOPE MILL, BARNOLDSWICK, BB18 5PX
Incorporated 29/10/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/10/2025

Due 12/11/2026

On track

Industry

32300
Manufacture of sports goods

Officers

Mr Ian Christopher Weatherill

director · Since 29/10/1992

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Mr David Lindley Pate

director · Since 28/06/2022

MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Alan John Weatherill

director · Since 28/06/2022

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Hope Technology Holdings Ltd

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

Hope Mill, Calf Hall Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5PX

Reg: 6383117 · Uk · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 29/10/2016

CompanyRankvs 100+ SIC 32300 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.77× · 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.

Employees15/15 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

ormed, 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£8.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.5M

Current Liabilities

£3.1M

Fixed Assets

£3.6M

Debtors

£822k

Cost of Sales

£7.7M

Admin Expenses

£9.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

141avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£255k
Dividends paid£600k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£9.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.77+£1.6M
20241.77+£1.0M
20231.43+£609k
20221.49+£389k
20211.77+£585k
20201.55+£463k
20191.35+£151k
20181.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.