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Dovecote Care Homes Limited

02794381

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

247 LONDON ROAD, BRAINTREE, CM77 8QQ
Incorporated 26/02/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/02/2026

Due 03/03/2027

On track

Industry

86102
Medical nursing home activities

Officers

Mr Stephen John Lidford

director · Since 26/02/1993

INSURANCE AGENT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stephen John Lidford

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

247, London Road, Braintree, CM77 8QQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 29/06/2018Registered 13/07/2018
Charge
satisfied

METRO BANK PLC

Created 29/06/2018Registered 13/07/2018Satisfied 16/12/2025

CompanyRankvs 446+ SIC 86102 peers
52

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.13× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

Liquidity2/20 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

Outstanding charges: -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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£3.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£17k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£242k

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£6.2M

Debtors

£218k

Cost of Sales

£3.0M

Gross Profit

£977k

Admin Expenses

£739k

Operating Profit

£265k

Profit After Tax

£17k

92avg. employees+14

People Costs

Wages & salaries£156k
NI contributions£16k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£72k
Assets less current liabilities£4.7M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.13-£1.1M
20230.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.