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C.E.B.Draper And Son Limited

00434563

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ENSDON HOUSE, NR SHREWSBURY, SY4 1EJ
Incorporated 06/05/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/02/2026

Due 01/03/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Peter James Draper

director · Since 08/03/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert Brian Draper

director · Since 08/03/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · Age 75

Mr Peter James Draper

secretary · Since 10/01/2016

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter James Draper

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

Forton West Farm, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, SY4 1ES

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Robert Brian Draper

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 75

Ensdon House, Nr Shrewsbury, SY4 1EJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Alastair Campbell Murdie

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 71

10, New Square, London, WC2A 3QG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Graham Stephen Brown

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 81

Flat 30, Tufton Court, London, SW1P 3QH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/02/2017Registered 10/02/2017
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/02/2017Registered 09/02/2017
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/06/2012Registered 04/07/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/01/1985Registered 31/01/1985Satisfied 11/09/1991
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/03/1984Registered 17/03/1984Satisfied 11/09/1991

CompanyRankvs 446+ SIC 01500 peers
69

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.21× · 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 strength24/25 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

£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£140k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£152k

Working capital

Current Assets

£877k

Current Liabilities

£725k

Fixed Assets

£5.5M

Debtors

£472k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£24k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.4M
Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.21+£330k
20241.12-£276k
20231.31+£76k
20221.47+£213k
20211.28-£285k
20201.22+£145k
20191.16—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.