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H.F.S. Tarporley Limited

04418481

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE HOLLIES FOREST ROAD, TARPORLEY, CW6 9ES
Incorporated 17/04/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47290
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores

Officers

Hilary Cowap

secretary · Since 17/04/2002

MARKET GARDNER

BRITISH · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Edward Robert Cowap

director · Since 17/04/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Hilary Cowap

director · Since 17/04/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip Richard Cowap

director · Since 17/04/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Richard Cowap

director · Since 11/04/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 93

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward Robert Cowap

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 55

The Hollies, Forest Road, Tarporley, CW6 9ES

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Philip Richard Cowap

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 57

The Hollies, Forest Road, Tarporley, CW6 9ES

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 24/01/2014Registered 03/02/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/01/2011Registered 25/01/2011Satisfied 21/04/2015
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2007Registered 22/02/2007Satisfied 21/04/2015

CompanyRankvs 220+ SIC 47290 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees47th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.19× · 20/20
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.

Employees7/15 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£6.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£834k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£3.8M

Debtors

£2.3M

Admin Expenses

£5.2M

Profit After Tax

£576k

2avg. employees-170

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£153k
Dividends paid£1.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Bank loans & overdrafts£170k
Assets less current liabilities£7.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.19+£31k
20243.96-£690k
20233.86+£2.0M
20224.43+£1.1M
20213.28+£334k
202015.34+£65k
20192.62

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.