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J.E. Cottingham Limited

07186549

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

LOW FARM, DRIFFIELD, YO25 9LR
Incorporated 11/03/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mr John Eastwood Cottingham

director · Since 15/03/2010

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Lyn Hazel Cottingham

director · Since 23/11/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mr Joseph Cottingham

director · Since 01/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Polly Culpan

director · Since 01/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Eastwood Cottingham

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 68

Low Farm, Garton-On-The-Wolds, Driffield, YO25 9LP

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Lyn Hazel Cottingham

Ceased 14/12/2023

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 643+ SIC 01110 peers
65

Financial strength74th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£122k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£883k

9avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£230k
Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Signed by 07186549 2024-04-01 2025-03-31 07186549 2025-03-31 07186549 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2025-03-31 07186549 cPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.10-£119k
20241.54+£255k
20231.38+£172k
20221.34+£499k
20210.86+£199k
20201.08+£137k
20191.44+£256k
20181.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.