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Berkshire Hops Limited

00303648

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

C/O COOPER PARRY NEW DERWENT HOUSE, LONDON, WC1X 8TE
Incorporated 01/08/1935

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/11/2025

Due 20/11/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Timothy James Blanchard

director · Since 20/11/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Mr Edward Mason Blanchard

director · Since 06/12/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Mr James Henry Blanchard

director · Since 06/12/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Persons with Significant Control

Trustees Of The Golding Hop Accumulation And Maintenance Trust

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

Akc, Pamella House, Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1JQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Timothy James Blanchard

Ceased 28/10/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 15/04/2024Registered 17/04/2024
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED · BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC · BARCLAYS BANK PLC · BARCLAYS MERCANTILE BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 06/02/2019Registered 14/02/2019
charge
satisfied

J.H. WILLMAN

Created 31/03/1966Registered 06/04/1966Satisfied 29/01/2019
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 04/03/1966Registered 15/03/1966Satisfied 12/12/2018
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 17/07/1941Registered 26/07/1941Satisfied 17/04/2024
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 05/06/1939Registered 12/06/1939Satisfied 29/01/2019
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 05/06/1939Registered 12/06/1939Satisfied 17/04/2024

CompanyRankvs 1778+ SIC 01500 peers
53

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.03× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£7.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£177k

Working capital

Current Assets

£6k

Current Liabilities

£183k

Fixed Assets

£8.6M

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2021)

Dividends paid£150k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£8.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.03-£601k
20240.01-£101k
20220.05-£379k
20210.12-£89k
20200.22-£265k
20192.23-£423k
20180.86—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.