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Portico Limited

03239678

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

3 LOCKS YARD, SEVENOAKS, TN13 1LT
Incorporated 20/08/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/02/2026

Due 07/03/2027

On track

Industry

43210
Electrical installation

Officers

Mark David Cole

director · Since 27/09/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Mr Francis John Cole

director · Since 02/09/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Francis John Cole

secretary · Since 11/05/2001

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Ben John Cole

director · Since 18/03/2024

IT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark David Cole

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

3 Locks Yard, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ben John Cole

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 38

3, Locks Yard, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LT

Notified 23/05/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Francis John Cole

Ceased 23/05/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/04/2013Registered 12/04/2013Satisfied 08/04/2022
charge
outstanding

PORTICO LIMITED RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME MARK COLE & FRANK COLE

Created 24/11/2009Registered 02/12/2009
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 23/07/2002Registered 26/07/2002Satisfied 05/11/2009

CompanyRankvs 4670+ SIC 43210 peers
65

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.73× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£576k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£171k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£905k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£524k

Fixed Assets

£13k

Debtors

£1.2M

0avg. employees-8

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£918k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.73+£152k
20241.92-£564k
20232.28+£307k
20223.00+£245k
20212.26—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.