Limestone Farming Company Limited

00316842

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)
7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE ESTATE OFFICE, WILLOUGHTON, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 5SH

Incorporated 25/07/1936

Compliance

Last accounts

05/04/2025

group

Next accounts due

05/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

01110

Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

01420

Raising of other cattle and buffaloes

01460

Raising of swine/pigs

68209

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Bruce Henry Rowles

director · Since 31/12/1990

FARMER & COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 10 other boards

John William Rowles

director · Since 31/12/1990

FARMER & COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 97

Mr Clifford Graham Rowles Nicholson

director · Since 31/12/1990

FARMER & COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 7 other boards

Richard Arthur Giles Fcca

secretary · Since 06/01/1999

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Charles Stewart Reynolds Milligan-Manby

voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 68

The Estate Office, Willoughton, Gainsborough, DN21 5SH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Bruce Henry Rowles

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

The Estate Office, Willoughton, Gainsborough, DN21 5SH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Clifford Graham Rowles Nicholson

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 70

The Estate Office, Willoughton, Gainsborough, DN21 5SH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John William Rowles

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 97

The Estate Office, Willoughton, Gainsborough, DN21 5SH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Anthony Shepherdson

voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

The Estate Office, Willoughton, Gainsborough, DN21 5SH

Notified 14/01/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Kevin Simon Webster

Ceased 16/01/2024

Mr Colin Roderick Palmer

Ceased 08/07/2018

Charges7 outstanding

Charge

satisfied

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charge

outstanding

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charge

outstanding

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charge

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charge

outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 14+ SIC 01110 peers
69

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25

Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.11× · 20/20

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 strength24/25 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.

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

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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£8.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.9M

Current Liabilities

£3.8M

Fixed Assets

£6.9M

Debtors

£4.4M

Profit After Tax

£286k

53avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£168k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£136k

Assets less current liabilities£11.1M

Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	2.11	+£334k
2024	2.00	+£441k
2023	1.81	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.