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Horticultural Trades Association(The)

00169606

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

HORTICULTURE HOUSE, DIDCOT, OX11 0RN
Incorporated 12/08/1920

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/09/2025

Due 12/10/2026

On track

Industry

94110
Activities of business and employers membership organisations

Officers

Mrs Victoria Anne Nuttall

director · Since 18/06/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mrs Jane Elizabeth Crosland

director · Since 18/06/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Mr Geoffrey Caesar

director · Since 25/03/2021

HORTICULTURE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Neil Stuart Grant

director · Since 25/03/2021

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr William Bell Armitage

director · Since 12/05/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Alan Edward Down

director · Since 12/05/2022

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Ms Frances Alison Barnes

director · Since 22/03/2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mr Mark Pitman

director · Since 13/06/2024

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael David Burks

director · Since 25/09/2024

HORTICULTURALIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 6 other boards

Mr James Stanhope Owen

director · Since 17/04/2025

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Martin Wyndham Rowe

director · Since 25/09/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mrs Jacqueline Ann Prior

director · Since 25/09/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mr Brett Michael Avery

director · Since 25/09/2025

CEO

NEW ZEALANDER · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Bell Armitage

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

Horticulture House, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0RN

Notified 25/09/2024

Ms Frances Alison Barnes

Significant control

British · England · Age 54

Horticulture House, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0RN

Notified 25/09/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Adam William Wigglesworth

Ceased 12/09/2017

Mrs Carol Paris

Ceased 30/04/2017

Mrs Alexandria Christine Vick

Ceased 12/11/2024

The Hon Adam Edwin John Taylor

Ceased 11/09/2019

Mr Boyd John Douglas-Davies

Ceased 09/09/2022

Mr Timothy James Kentish Barnes

Ceased 25/09/2025

Mr Alan Edward Down

Ceased 25/09/2024

CompanyRankvs 433+ SIC 94110 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.91× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£141k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£25.4M

Current Liabilities

£28.1M

Fixed Assets

£5.4M

Debtors

£10.1M

Admin Expenses

£6.5M

Profit After Tax

-£453k

60avg. employees+5

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£324k
Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.91-£371k
20230.91

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.