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M.J.Read Limited

00368609

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE LODGE CHURCH FARM, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4LJ
Incorporated 08/08/1941

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/10/2025

Due 13/11/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mr Bryan James Luscombe Read

director · Since 24/05/2004

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Mrs Jacqueline Read

director · Since 24/05/2004

PART TIME ADMIN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Jacqueline Read

secretary · Since 29/11/2005

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 7 other boards

Mr James Courtney Read

director · Since 14/03/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Mr Samuel Bryan Read

director · Since 14/03/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bryan James Luscombe Read

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

British · England · Age 76

Laburnum Cottage, Calf Lane, Marlborough, SN8 4LQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/11/2005Registered 09/12/2005
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/07/1990Registered 06/07/1990
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/06/1990Registered 13/06/1990
charge
satisfied

BRANCH NOMINEES LTD

Created 30/03/1962Registered 06/04/1962Satisfied 04/11/1994
charge
satisfied

THE MARLBOROUGH AND RAMSBURY RURCIL DISTRICT COUNCIL

Created 15/02/1956Registered 02/03/1956Satisfied 04/11/1994
charge
satisfied

BRANCH NOMINEES

Created 20/01/1954Registered 27/01/1954Satisfied 04/11/1994
charge
satisfied

BRANCH NOMINEES

Created 25/04/1942Registered 08/05/1942Satisfied 04/11/1994

CompanyRankvs 2733+ SIC 01110 peers
37

Financial strength40th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.54× · 6/20
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 strength10/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

£375k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£179k

Working capital

Current Assets

£218k

Current Liabilities

£401k

Fixed Assets

£675k

0avg. employees-4

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£496k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.54-£59k
20240.74-£2k
20230.84+£38k
20220.72-£2k
20210.85-£6k
20200.80+£25k
20190.65+£10k
20170.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.