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Cogora Group Ltd

05616343

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

1 GILTSPUR STREET, LONDON, EC1A 9DD
Incorporated 08/11/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/09/2025

Due 21/09/2026

On track

Industry

73110
Advertising agencies

Officers

John Pettifor

director · Since 22/12/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Malcolm Kennedy Hunt Moss

director · Since 25/10/2010

VENTURE CAPITALIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Kevin Grant

secretary · Since 24/04/2013

Mr Edward William Burkle

director · Since 27/04/2017

GROUP SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

David Burns

director · Since 18/08/2017

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Iain Brooksby Jacob

director · Since 13/03/2019

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Craig Hughes

director · Since 24/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Robert Pettifor

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Significant control

British · England · Age 60

1, Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DD

Notified 07/09/2016

Proven Vct Plc

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Significant control

39, Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LT

Reg: 03911323 · Uk Company Register · Public Limited Company

Notified 07/09/2016

Proven Growth And Income Vct Plc

Significant control

39, Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LT

Reg: 04125326 · Uk Company Register · Public Limited Company

Notified 07/09/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Stewart

Ceased 17/08/2017

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

IAIN BROOKSBY JACOB

Created 01/03/2022Registered 16/03/2022Satisfied 28/01/2026
Charge
satisfied

ALBAN HOUSE PRINT SERVICES LIMITED

Created 14/01/2020Registered 27/01/2020Satisfied 28/01/2026
Charge
satisfied

PROVEN LEGACY PLC

Created 02/05/2017Registered 19/05/2017Satisfied 28/01/2026
Charge
outstanding

PROVEN GROWTH AND INCOME VCT PLC · PROVEN VCT PLC

Created 15/11/2013Registered 19/11/2013
Charge
satisfied

PROVEN PLANNED EXIT VCT PLC

Created 24/04/2013Registered 27/04/2013Satisfied 09/03/2017
charge
outstanding

TRILLIUM BASTION HOUSE LIMITED

Created 03/07/2012Registered 11/07/2012
charge
satisfied

FARAWAY INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 08/06/2012Registered 16/06/2012Satisfied 16/05/2013
charge
outstanding

PROVEN VCT PLC AND PROVEN GROWTH AND INCOME VCT PLC

Created 08/06/2012Registered 16/06/2012
charge
satisfied

FARAWAY INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 19/01/2011Registered 22/01/2011Satisfied 16/05/2013
charge
outstanding

PROVEN VCT PLC, PROVEN GROWTH & INCOME VCT PLC

Created 19/01/2011Registered 21/01/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2006Registered 03/03/2006
charge
satisfied

MATRIX PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS LIMITED

Created 18/01/2006Registered 26/01/2006Satisfied 25/01/2011

CompanyRankvs 192890+ SIC 73110 peers
37

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.19× · 2/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£6.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£135k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£5.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£7.6M

Fixed Assets

£43k

Debtors

£1.3M

Profit After Tax

-£555k

69avg. employees-14

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£844

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£308k
Assets less current liabilities£351k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.19-£3.2M
20230.19-£555k
20220.94+£158k
20210.39+£18k
20200.18

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.