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Dorset Horn And Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

AGRICULTURE HOUSE, DORCHESTER, DT1 1EF
Incorporated 19/08/1891

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/11/2025

Due 17/11/2026

On track

Industry

01450
Raising of sheep and goats
01629
01629

Officers

Marguerite Caroline Cowley

secretary · Since 02/05/2001

BRITISH

Mr Jim Dufosee

director · Since 06/03/2003

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Mr Francis Fooks

director · Since 06/03/2003

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mr Christopher Ian Davis

director · Since 02/10/2014

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jim Dufosee

Significant control

British · England · Age 63

Agriculture House, Dorchester, DT1 1EF

Notified 30/10/2016

Mr Christopher Ian Davis

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Agriculture House, Dorchester, DT1 1EF

Notified 30/10/2016

Mr Francis Fooks

Significant control

British · England · Age 69

Agriculture House, Dorchester, DT1 1EF

Notified 30/10/2016

Former PSCs

Mr David William Rossiter

Ceased 17/11/2024

CompanyRankvs 124+ SIC 01450 peers
63

Financial strength66th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees38th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 24.85× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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1G.H. Dean & Co. Limited
90
2Eweleaze Farm Limited
90
3W.E.Cook(Farmers)Limited
89
4Stowell Park Estate Limited
89
5Graham Ward Farms Limited
89
6Brockton House Farm Limited
89
7R.F.Hayward(Kelton Farms)Limited
88
8J Haywood Farms Limited
88
9D.J.Dampney (Cranborne) Limited
87
10R.H.Waterworth Limited
87
124Dorset Horn And Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association
73
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration and support costs. Unrestricted funds were maintained at this level throughout the year. Going concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its go

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£129k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£124k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£124k

Working capital

Current Assets

£129k

Current Liabilities

£5k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£2k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£129k
Interest receivable£919
Signed by Adam CarePrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202524.85

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.