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Harold B. Paynter Limited

00384780

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

RIFLE RANGE FARM, BEDFORD, MK44 1AW
Incorporated 06/01/1944

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/07/2025

Due 21/07/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Charles Barnard Paynter

secretary · Since 31/12/1991

BRITISH

Mr Charles Barnard Paynter

director · Since 01/06/2012

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Mr Simon James Paynter

director · Since 01/06/2012

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles Barnard Paynter

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Mill Hill, Rifle Range Farm, Bedford, MK44 1AW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Simon James Paynter

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 57

Rifle Range Farm, High Street, Yielden, MK44 1AW

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Barnard Paynter

Ceased 05/01/2023

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTARAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 05/04/1990Registered 20/04/1990
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Created 22/01/1987Registered 29/01/1987

CompanyRankvs 1227+ SIC 01500 peers
59

Financial strength65th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.47× · 12/20
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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£137k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£57k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£51k

Working capital

Current Assets

£161k

Current Liabilities

£110k

Fixed Assets

£111k

Debtors

£15k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£162k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.47+£10k
20241.49+£12k
20231.44-£48k
20222.10+£43k
20211.72+£48k
20201.11+£14k
20190.89-£42k
20180.91—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.