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Botley Flour Milling Company Limited

00177653

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Botley Flour Mills, Mill Hill, Botley, SO30 2GB
Incorporated 04/11/1921

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/11/2025

Due 20/11/2026

On track

Industry

47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores

Officers

Patrick Benjamin Appleby

director

British · England · Age 78

Jonathan Arthur Appleby

director

British · England · Age 80

Jonathan Arthur Appleby

secretary · Since 11/06/1992

British

Joseph Charles Appleby

director · Since 17/05/2006

British · England · Age 49

Former

Gordon Charles Clifford

secretary · Resigned 11/06/1992

Godfrey Albert Charles White

director · Resigned 06/08/2009

Geoffrey William Appleby

director · Resigned 31/03/2013

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Joseph Charles Appleby

Significant control

British · England · Age 49

Botley Flour Mills, Mill Hill, Botley, SO30 2GB

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Jonathan Arthur Appleby

Ceased 01/02/2025

Mr Patrick Benjamin Appleby

Ceased 01/02/2025

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/02/2013Registered 28/02/2013
charge
satisfied

GE HELLER LIMITED

Created 11/02/2009Registered 17/02/2009Satisfied 13/04/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/02/2008Registered 15/03/2008Satisfied 26/03/2015
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/05/2004Registered 03/06/2004Satisfied 13/04/2013
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 21/04/1995Registered 27/04/1995Satisfied 20/02/2009
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 21/04/1995Registered 27/04/1995Satisfied 20/02/2009
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 21/04/1995Registered 27/04/1995Satisfied 20/02/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/10/1991Registered 15/10/1991Satisfied 13/04/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/03/1982Registered 05/04/1982Satisfied 13/04/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LTD

Created 25/01/1960Registered 29/01/1960Satisfied 13/04/2013

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-05

Active

typeltd
2026-05-05

Private Limited Company

address line1Botley Flour Mills
2026-05-05

BOTLEY FLOUR MILLS

post townBotley
2026-05-05

BOTLEY

officer appointedAPPLEBY, Jonathan Arthur
2026-05-05
officer appointedAPPLEBY, Jonathan Arthur
2026-05-05
officer appointedAPPLEBY, Joseph Charles
2026-05-05
officer appointedAPPLEBY, Patrick Benjamin
2026-05-05

CompanyRankvs 29+ SIC 47760 peers
79

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.21× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£380k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£606k

Working capital

Current Assets

£749k

Current Liabilities

£144k

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£310k

13avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£173k
Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.21+£0
20255.21+£161k
20245.10+£116k
20234.49+£280k
20224.40+£68k
20214.79+£134k
20201.90+£133k
20192.17+£43k
20181.64

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Shares cancelled

capital cancellation shares

31/03/20264 pages · PDF
Share buyback

capital return purchase own shares

31/03/20264 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

28/03/20261 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

12/01/202611 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

06/11/20251 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

06/11/20251 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

06/11/20257 pages · PDF
RP04CS01

second filing of confirmation statement with made up date

18/08/20254 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

10/01/202512 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

09/01/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

21/05/202412 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

03/01/20245 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

20/12/20232 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

20/12/20232 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

20/12/20232 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

09/08/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

22/03/202312 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

10/01/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

08/04/202212 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

29/12/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

08/06/202112 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

03/06/20211 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

25/02/20213 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

07/01/20212 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

07/01/20212 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

07/01/20212 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

07/01/20212 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

07/01/20211 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

02/06/202012 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

14/01/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

02/05/201911 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

13/03/20191 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

03/01/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

26/06/20189 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

04/01/20183 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

13/09/201723 pages · PDF
CC04

statement of companys objects

13/09/20171 page · PDF
CC04

statement of companys objects

19/07/20171 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

19/06/20178 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/01/20177 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

15/06/20168 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

22/01/20167 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

26/03/20154 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

19/03/20158 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

19/01/20157 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

22/04/20148 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

28/01/20147 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

17/06/20139 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

21/05/20131 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

13/04/20133 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

13/04/20133 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

13/04/20133 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

13/04/20133 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

13/04/20133 pages · PDF
MG01

legacy

28/02/20135 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

21/01/20138 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

10/07/20129 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

12/03/20128 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

30/06/201118 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/02/20118 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company previous extended

12/11/20103 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

03/02/201017 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

28/01/20101 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

27/01/20109 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/01/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/01/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/01/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/01/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/01/20102 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

24/02/20092 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

24/02/20092 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

24/02/20092 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

18/02/200915 pages · PDF
395

legacy

17/02/20099 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

06/02/20097 pages · PDF
AUD

auditors resignation company

28/08/20081 page · PDF
363s

legacy

26/08/20089 pages · PDF
395

legacy

15/03/20083 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

02/02/200817 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

12/06/20079 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

06/02/200717 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

21/11/20062 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

25/07/20069 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type medium

17/01/200616 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

21/03/20059 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

09/02/20056 pages · PDF
395

legacy

03/06/20043 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

01/02/20048 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

22/01/20049 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

31/01/20039 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

06/01/20039 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

28/01/20029 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

02/01/20028 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

15/01/20018 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

18/12/20009 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

23/01/20009 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

11/01/20008 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

01/04/19996 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

31/01/19999 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

14/07/19984 pages · PDF