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H. Cope & Sons Limited

03215547

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

MOODY LANE, GRIMSBY, DN31 2RL
Incorporated 24/06/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

38210
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste

Officers

Mr Stephen Cope

secretary · Since 03/11/2023

Mr Jake Riddel

director · Since 21/07/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Grimsby Metals Ltd

75–100% shares

Home Field Farm, Hemingby Lane, Horncastle, LN9 5PN

Reg: 14320417 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 20/04/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Stephen Cope

Ceased 20/04/2023

Mr Christopher Cope

Ceased 20/04/2023

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NICHOLAS KEITH ALLBONES · SHARON WENDY ALLBONES

Created 30/04/2026Registered 01/05/2026
Charge
outstanding

STEPHEN COPE AND CHRISTOPHER COPE

Created 18/05/2023Registered 08/06/2023
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2013Registered 04/12/2013
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/10/2013Registered 24/10/2013
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 04/09/2002Registered 06/09/2002
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 03/07/2002Registered 10/07/2002
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/07/1996Registered 31/07/1996Satisfied 07/09/2002

CompanyRankvs 401+ SIC 38210 peers
61

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.94× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£194k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£51k

Working capital

Current Assets

£742k

Current Liabilities

£793k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£537k

19avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2k
VAT£71k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£6k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Signed by Mr Jake Riddel Mr Jake Riddel 16/10/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.94+£272k£1.4M
20241.27+£127k£1.4M
20230.75-£72k£508k
20221.08+£98k—
20210.83+£112k—
20200.44+£86k—
20190.38+£133k—
20170.26——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.