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Carrs Billington Agriculture (Sales) Limited

00189740

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

16 MONTGOMERY WAY, CARLISLE, CA1 2UY
Incorporated 03/05/1923

Compliance

Last accounts

30/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/01/2026

Due 07/02/2027

On track

Industry

10910
Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals
47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Gary Michael Blake

director · Since 23/01/2012

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Stephen Glynn Hughes Ba Hons Acma

director · Since 09/03/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 30 other boards

Elizabeth Jane Munsey

secretary · Since 01/09/2023

Mr Paul William Steeples

director · Since 01/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 5 other boards

Ms Debbie Ellen Hewison

director · Since 05/08/2024

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Edward Billington And Son Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Suites 12a2 And 12c1, 12th Floor, The Plaza, Liverpool, L3 9QJ

Reg: 00059883 · Companies Registry For England And Wales · Limited Liability Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Carr's Group Plc

Ceased 26/10/2022

Billington Agriculture Holdings Ltd

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

JEREMY DONALD HARRISON · DAVID MARSHALL · 20-20 TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED · CARRS BILLINGTON AGRICULTURE PENSION SCHEME

Created 01/05/2023Registered 05/05/2023
Charge
outstanding

JEREMY DONALD HARRISON, DAVID MARSHALL AND 20-20 TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED AS TRUSTEES OF THE CA

Created 27/04/2023Registered 27/04/2023
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/10/2022Registered 27/10/2022
Charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 26/10/2022Registered 27/10/2022
Charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 22/11/2013Registered 06/12/2013Satisfied 23/12/2022
charge
outstanding

ROBERT RICHARD TOOMEY, RONALD CHALMERS WOOD, JEREMY DONALD HARRISON, IAN HENRY WILLIAM SCOTT AN

Created 22/03/2010Registered 23/03/2010
charge
outstanding

ROBERT RICHARD TOOMEY, RONALD CHALMERS WOOD, JEREMY DONALD HARRISON, IAN HENRY WILLIAM SCOTT AN

Created 22/03/2010Registered 23/03/2010
charge
outstanding

EDWARD BILLINGTON AND SON LIMITED

Created 31/08/2008Registered 12/09/2008
charge
satisfied

CARR'S MILLING INDUSTRIES PLC

Created 31/08/2008Registered 12/09/2008Satisfied 02/11/2022
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 27/07/2005Registered 10/08/2005Satisfied 23/12/2022
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/07/2005Registered 10/08/2005Satisfied 17/02/2010
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 29/07/2005Registered 10/08/2005Satisfied 17/02/2010
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 10/09/2001Registered 18/09/2001Satisfied 23/12/2022
charge
satisfied

GRAINGER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LIMITED

Created 31/03/1995Registered 08/04/1995Satisfied 23/08/2001

CompanyRankvs 20+ SIC 10910 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.24× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial 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.

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

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

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 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£28.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£655k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£15.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£81.2M

Current Liabilities

£65.5M

Fixed Assets

£15.3M

Debtors

£40.3M

Cost of Sales

£312.5M

Admin Expenses

£5.1M

Profit After Tax

-£773k

496avg. employees-24

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£3.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£16.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£665k
Assets less current liabilities£31.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.24-£3.8M
20231.28

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.