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Paul Cotter Optical Supplies Limited

05281050

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

C/O E M ACCOUNTANCY LTD OFFICE 4, TRAFALGAR HOUSE, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 1NU
Incorporated 09/11/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/05/2025

Due 10/06/2026

On track

Industry

47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

Mr Paul Dennis Cotter

director · Since 09/11/2004

OPTICAL AGENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Liam Cotter

secretary · Since 06/09/2008

ARCHITECT

IRISH

Persons with Significant Control

The Links Company Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

9, Chain Lane, Newark, NG24 1AU

Reg: 16246728 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 10/03/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Dennis Cotter

Ceased 10/03/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 16/02/2015Registered 21/02/2015
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/01/2015Registered 08/01/2015

CompanyRankvs 1539+ SIC 47190 peers
72

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.83× · 16/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£169k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£76k

Working capital

Current Assets

£168k

Current Liabilities

£91k

Fixed Assets

£249k

5avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£326k
Signed by Mr P Cotter,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.83+£15k
20231.82+£19k
20221.75+£18k
20211.25+£19k
20200.96+£37k
20190.67+£20k
20180.57—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.