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W.J.&M.Mash Limited

00316628

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

TORRINGTON FARM, CHESHAM, HP5 3QG
Incorporated 18/07/1936

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/01/2026

Due 28/01/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Douglas Martin Mash

director · Since 14/01/1993

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 1 other board

Mr Harvey James Mash

director · Since 18/12/2012

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Douglas Martin Mash

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 81

Torrington Farm, Grove Lane, Chesham, HP5 3QG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Harvey James Mash

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 38

Torrington Farm, Grove Lane, Chesham, HP5 3QG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
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charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 26/09/2007Registered 02/10/2007
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/12/2006Registered 23/12/2006
charge
satisfied

ELIZABETH JANE FOSTER-SMITH AND IVY FLORENCE MASH

Created 04/01/2005Registered 21/01/2005Satisfied 06/08/2009
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 03/03/1995Registered 10/03/1995
charge
satisfied

SUNDERLAND (HERTS) HAULIERS LIMITED

Created 07/08/1991Registered 17/08/1991Satisfied 03/12/1991

CompanyRankvs 1065+ SIC 01500 peers
51

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.23× · 2/20
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.

Employees14/15 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

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

include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments as fair value. The principal accounting polices adopted are set out below. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£35.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£208k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£8.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£10.8M

Fixed Assets

£55.1M

Debtors

£1.8M

11avg. employees+4

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£10k
Assets less current liabilities£46.8M
Signed by Mr Harvey Mash 12th December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.23+£13.6M
20240.61+£1.5M
20230.47+£5.4M
20220.34+£622k
20211.16+£102k
20204.26+£10.0M
20173.45—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.