Cowles Holdings Limited
02839180
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/10/2024
group
Next accounts due
31/07/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 26/07/2025
Due 09/08/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 07/10/1993
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 07/07/2009
SALESMAN
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65
Also on 4 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Cowles Group Holdings Limited
5, Johnson Road, Fernside Park, Wimborne, BH21 7SE
Reg: 15308994 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares
Notified 08/01/2024
Former PSCs
Mr Brian Walter Cowles
Ceased 08/01/2024
Mrs Lynne Diane Cowles
Ceased 12/04/2018
Charges1 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 2158+ SIC 64209 peers55
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
date of this report. Mr Brian Walter Cowles Mr Keith Anderson Stewart Mr Anthony James Stevens POLITICAL DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE No political donations or expenditure was made during the year. GOING CONCERN The Company has evaluated its ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months and has concluded that it will be able to meet obligations when due and has requisite cash
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2022
Net Worth
£137k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£5k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£336k
Working capital
Current Assets
£1.2M
Current Liabilities
£853k
Fixed Assets
£314k
Debtors
£1.2M
Profit After Tax
£1.2M
Tax at Year End
People Costs(2020)
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.39 | +£0 |
| 2021 | 0.97 | -£11k |
| 2020 | 0.93 | +£0 |
| 2019 | 0.90 | +£0 |
| 2018 | 0.79 | +£0 |
| 2016 | 0.95 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.