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Ambrose Lighton,Limited

00204860

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

THE OLD VICARAGE, BOSTON, PE21 6NA
Incorporated 28/03/1925

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/08/2025

Due 05/09/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Mr Geoffrey Sedgley Woodward

director · Since 05/07/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Mrs Susan Angela Woodward

director · Since 10/09/2013

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Nicole Olivia Martin

director · Since 01/12/2024

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Natasha Ann Sunderland

director · Since 01/12/2024

FREELANCE PR CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Geoffrey Sedgley Woodward

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 81

Kiln Cottage, Witham-On-The-Hill, Bourne, PE10 0JH

Notified 31/12/2020

Mrs Susan Angela Woodward

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 79

Kiln Cottage, Witham-On-The-Hill, Bourne, PE10 0JH

Notified 31/12/2020

Former PSCs

Mrs Susan Angela Woodward

Ceased 31/12/2020

Mr Geoffrey Sedgley Woodward

Ceased 31/12/2020

Mr Christopher John Woodward

Ceased 31/12/2020

Mrs Stephanie Gaye Woodward

Ceased 31/12/2020

Lighton Farming Ltd

Ceased 31/12/2020

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/08/1998Registered 13/08/1998
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/09/1997Registered 17/09/1997Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

GEORGE WILLIAM CHAMBERS

Created 30/06/1995Registered 04/07/1995Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1993Registered 14/10/1993Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1993Registered 14/10/1993Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1993Registered 14/10/1993Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/10/1990Registered 05/11/1990Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/10/1990Registered 05/11/1990Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/10/1990Registered 05/11/1990Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 28/03/1990Registered 29/03/1990Satisfied 04/06/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/02/1986Registered 18/02/1986Satisfied 11/11/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/10/1985Registered 04/11/1985Satisfied 11/11/2020

CompanyRankvs 2602+ SIC 01110 peers
36

Financial strength17th percentile among SIC peers · 4/25
Employees69th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.27× · 2/20
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 strength4/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£10k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£27k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£97k

Working capital

Current Assets

£36k

Current Liabilities

£133k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£2k

4avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£9k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.27+£0
20230.12+£0
20220.13+£0
20210.39+£0
20200.50+£0
20190.34+£0
20180.35+£0
20170.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.