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Maurice Crouch (Growers) Limited

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active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

12/13 THE CRESCENT, WISBECH, PE13 1EH
Incorporated 24/10/1944

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/07/2025

Due 14/08/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Judith Anne Fairey Ba

director · Since 30/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nigel Verden Miller Walker

director · Since 30/11/1991

FARM DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael David Richardson Fairey

director · Since 08/07/1993

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Peter Donald Cornwell

secretary · Since 14/09/2001

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · Age 66

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Judith Anne Fairey

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 81

Barham Hall Bartlow Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4PN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Michael David Richardson Fairey

25–50% votes

British · England · Age 58

College Farm House, Lynn Road, King's Lynn, PE33 0EW

Notified 01/08/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Nigel Verden Miller Walker

Ceased 01/08/2024

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/08/2009Registered 18/08/2009
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/08/2009Registered 05/08/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2008Registered 19/11/2008Satisfied 16/07/2024
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2008Registered 02/07/2008
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/03/1995Registered 05/04/1995
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/04/1993Registered 07/05/1993
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/01/1993Registered 28/01/1993Satisfied 29/10/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/11/1986Registered 02/12/1986Satisfied 03/10/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/12/1984Registered 11/01/1985Satisfied 29/10/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/11/1983Registered 22/11/1983Satisfied 29/10/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/11/1983Registered 22/11/1983Satisfied 29/10/2009
charge
satisfied

AMSTERDAM ROTTERDAM BANK N.V.

Created 13/12/1982Registered 20/12/1982
charge
satisfied

AMSTERDAM & ROTTERDAM BANK N.V.

Created 25/07/1980Registered 30/07/1980
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/07/1978Registered 20/07/1978Satisfied 29/10/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/11/1978Registered 20/07/1978Satisfied 29/10/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LTD

Created 04/05/1965Registered 25/05/1965Satisfied 29/10/2009
charge
satisfied

NARIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LTD

Created 04/05/1965Registered 25/05/1965Satisfied 29/10/2009

CompanyRankvs 16+ SIC 01110 peers
79

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.05× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£20.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.7M

Current Liabilities

£770k

Fixed Assets

£19.3M

Debtors

£1.2M

17avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£83k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£23.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20246.05+£514k
20237.84-£127k
20226.63+£1.4M
20214.99+£188k
20203.83+£141k
20194.52+£281k
20183.74—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.