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Cole Ambrose Limited

00379922

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

ESTATE OFFICE HARLOCKS FARM, ELY, CB7 5TR
Incorporated 08/04/1943

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/11/2025

Due 09/12/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Alastair Ambrose David Morbey

secretary · Since 10/09/2004

STUDENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Mr Alastair Ambrose David Morbey

director · Since 15/12/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Victoria Rose Acland Morbey

director · Since 21/11/2017

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alastair Ambrose David Morbey

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 43

Estate Office, Harlocks Farm, Ely, CB7 5TR

Notified 25/11/2016

Mrs Victoria Rose Acland Morbey

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 41

Estate Office, Harlocks Farm, Ely, CB7 5TR

Notified 20/02/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony John Morbey

Ceased 13/09/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

C. HOARE & CO

Created 08/04/2022Registered 13/04/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 17/12/2012Registered 03/01/2013Satisfied 11/04/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 17/12/2012Registered 22/12/2012Satisfied 11/04/2022
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 02/05/2007Registered 03/05/2007Satisfied 24/12/2015
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 29/09/2006Registered 16/10/2006Satisfied 24/12/2015
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2000Registered 02/09/2000Satisfied 16/05/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2000Registered 02/09/2000Satisfied 16/05/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2000Registered 02/09/2000Satisfied 16/05/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/07/2000Registered 29/07/2000Satisfied 16/05/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 12/12/1994Registered 13/12/1994Satisfied 16/05/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 15/02/1994Registered 18/02/1994Satisfied 16/05/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 15/02/1994Registered 18/02/1994Satisfied 16/05/2007

CompanyRankvs 53+ SIC 01110 peers
77

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.45× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 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.

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

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

£8.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.7M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£10.9M

Debtors

£897k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£382k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£6.5M
Assets less current liabilities£15.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.45+£4.2M
20245.32-£561k
20234.28-£174k
20224.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.