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Hot Copper Pub Company Limited

09402606

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HIGHDOWN HOUSE, WORTHING, BN99 3HH
Incorporated 22/01/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

28/09/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/01/2026

Due 04/02/2027

On track

Industry

56302
Public houses and bars

Officers

Mr Simon James Bunn

director · Since 22/01/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Kristian Gumbrell

director · Since 22/01/2015

COMPANY CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 14 other boards

Mr Alexander Rupert West

director · Since 22/01/2015

INVESTMENT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Kelvin Reader

director · Since 24/12/2020

INVESTMENT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Puma Investment Management Limited

Appoint directors

Cassini House, 57 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1LD

Reg: 08210180 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 24/12/2020

Former PSCs

Puma Vct 12 Plc

Ceased 03/06/2025

Puma Vct 11 Plc - In Liquidation

Ceased 27/09/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PPF LOAN SERVICES LIMITED

Created 03/06/2025Registered 11/06/2025
Charge
outstanding

PPF LOAN SERVICES LIMITED

Created 26/09/2024Registered 02/10/2024
Charge
satisfied

HERITAGE SQUARE LIMITED

Created 14/01/2020Registered 15/01/2020Satisfied 07/01/2021

CompanyRankvs 3748+ SIC 56302 peers
46

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.18× · 2/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 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.

Longevity12/15 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

material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements , the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and parent company ' s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or parent company or

Key FinancialsYear ending 27/09/2025

Net Worth

£147k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£574k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£4.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£979k

Current Liabilities

£5.3M

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£277k

Cost of Sales

£1.5M

Admin Expenses

£5.2M

Profit After Tax

-£1.4M

121avg. employees+1

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets-£90k
Bank loans & overdrafts£3.3M
Assets less current liabilities£149k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.18-£3.2M
20240.16-£5.5M
20230.18

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.