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G.H. Dean & Co. Limited

00431776

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HEMPSTEAD FARM HEMPSTEAD LANE, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 9BJ
Incorporated 25/03/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/05/2026

Due 26/05/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01240
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits
01450
Raising of sheep and goats

Officers

Mr Edmund Garth Doubleday

director · Since 23/11/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Julie Ann Hadlow

secretary · Since 19/11/2009

Mr Georg Leslie Thaddaus Reutter

director · Since 16/02/2016

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Mr Oliver Christopher Doubleday

director · Since 14/06/2022

CIVIL SERVANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Marina Alison Davies

director · Since 14/06/2022

HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr Gavin Edward Loynes

director · Since 09/12/2024

LAND AND PROPERTY AGENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Mr Timothy Robert Malpas

director · Since 31/03/2025

CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Dr Oliver Peter Doubleday

director · Since 14/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 6 other boards

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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outstanding

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Created 07/11/2018Registered 09/11/2018
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Created 07/11/2018Registered 09/11/2018
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2018Registered 09/11/2018
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2018Registered 09/11/2018
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2018Registered 09/11/2018
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2018Registered 09/11/2018Satisfied 19/06/2025
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2018Registered 09/11/2018
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/02/2015Registered 11/02/2015
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/02/2015Registered 11/02/2015
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/02/2015Registered 11/02/2015Satisfied 25/09/2025
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/10/2012Registered 26/10/2012Satisfied 25/09/2025
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/12/2008Registered 11/12/2008Satisfied 17/09/2025
charge
satisfied

WARDS CONSTRUCTION (MEDWAY) LIMITED

Created 07/11/1997Registered 28/11/1997Satisfied 28/02/2018

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 01110 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.95× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees15/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£57.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£27.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£22.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£27.7M

Current Liabilities

£5.6M

Fixed Assets

£40.9M

Debtors

£13.4M

Cost of Sales

£7.0M

Admin Expenses

£2.9M

Profit After Tax

£20.6M

42avg. employees-11

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3.5M
Dividends paid£919k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.4M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£63.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.95+£14.0M
20234.60-£2.6M
20232.89+£5.9M
20222.98

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.