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Smith Farms (Clacton) Limited

00439189

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

Wigboro Wick, St Osyth, Clacton-On-Sea, CO16 8ER
Incorporated 18/07/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/09/2025

Due 03/10/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01410
Raising of dairy cattle
01500
Mixed farming
01630
Post-harvest crop activities

Officers

Jean Mary Smith

director

British · England · Age 95

Catherine Jean Parker

director · Since 01/03/2012

British · United Kingdom · Age 44

Penelope Jean Smith

director · Since 01/03/2012

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

Philip David Smith

director · Since 01/03/2012

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Guy Henry Smith

director · Since 23/03/2013

British · England · Age 67

Henry Stephen Smith

director · Since 09/06/2020

English · England · Age 33

Former

John Bernard Smith

secretary · Resigned 07/10/1993

Juliet Mary Smith

secretary · Resigned 01/01/2000

Andrew Roger Smith

director · Resigned 28/09/2007

Guy Henry Smith

secretary · Resigned 28/03/2013

Elizabeth Mary Smith

director · Resigned 09/06/2020

Charges10 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

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Charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 26/01/2016Registered 03/02/2016
Charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 29/09/2014Registered 14/10/2014
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/10/1995Registered 20/10/1995
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1988Registered 07/10/1988
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1964Registered 09/04/1964Satisfied 02/02/2005
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1964Registered 09/04/1964
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1964Registered 09/04/1964
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1964Registered 09/04/1964
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1964Registered 09/04/1964
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/05/1962Registered 15/05/1962

Change History

officer appointed → SMITH, Philip David
2026-06-04
officer appointed → SMITH, Guy Henry, Dr
2026-06-04
officer appointed → SMITH, Henry Stephen
2026-06-04
officer appointed → SMITH, Jean Mary
2026-06-04
officer appointed → SMITH, Penelope Jean
2026-06-04
officer appointed → PARKER, Catherine Jean
2026-06-04
type → ltd
2026-06-04

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Wigboro Wick
2026-06-04

WIGBORO WICK

post town → Clacton-On-Sea
2026-06-04

CLACTON-ON-SEA

status → active
2026-06-04

Active

CompanyRankvs 17+ SIC 01110 peers
79

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.79× · 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 strength24/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£11.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£542k

Fixed Assets

£11.3M

Debtors

£127k

46avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£60k

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£79k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£13.4M
Signed by P J Smith G H Smith 23/04/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20264.79+£579k
20253.81+£370k
20244.11-£185k
20234.11+£491k
20223.25+£324k
20213.32+£230k
20203.06+£231k
20194.82—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.