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Edward Bence Hotels Limited

04899624

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 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

CHY NYVEROW, NEWHAM ROAD, CORNWALL, TR1 2DP
Incorporated 15/09/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

group

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/12/2025

Due 17/12/2026

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Sarah Elizabeth Bence

director · Since 15/09/2003

HOTELIER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mr Edward James Bence

director · Since 05/12/2016

HOTEL MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Also on 3 other boards

Lucinda Elizabeth Chamings

director · Since 05/12/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Former

Mr Edward John Bence

secretary · Resigned 08/06/2026

Mr Edward John Bence

director · Resigned 08/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward John Bence

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

The Stables, Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Sarah Elizabeth Bence

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

The Stables, Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AJ

Notified 30/03/2017

Mr Edward Jonathan Cuming

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Berry Head Hotel, Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AJ

Notified 24/11/2025

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/04/2004Registered 05/05/2004

CompanyRankvs 3728+ SIC 70100 peers
51

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.61× · 6/20
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 strength20/25 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.

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

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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£960k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£79k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£219k

Working capital

Current Assets

£336k

Current Liabilities

£556k

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£257k

Profit After Tax

£121k

108avg. employees-2

Director Loans

Company owes directors£142k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£960k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.61+£6k
20230.59—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.