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R.A. Gibson (Colesden) Limited

00399367

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

BELL FARM,, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3DB
Incorporated 12/10/1945

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/11/2025

Due 17/11/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Ivor Allen Gibson

director · Since 09/08/1991

SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Miss Laura Gibson

director · Since 20/03/2013

TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Mrs Emily Rose Reynolds

director · Since 20/03/2013

METEOROLOGIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 1 other board

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/10/1999Registered 03/11/1999

CompanyRankvs 280+ SIC 01110 peers
70

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.46× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£15.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£769k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£344k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£744k

Fixed Assets

£16.9M

Debtors

£123k

7avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£43k

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£380k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£17.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.46+£312k
20230.82—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.