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John Close & Son Limited

00446639

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

17 WALKERGATE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, TD15 1DJ
Incorporated 15/12/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/11/2025

Due 26/11/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Peter Wilson Close

director · Since 22/12/1990

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Mr Rob Wilson Close

director · Since 12/01/1996

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Rob Wilson Close

secretary · Since 19/01/2005

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter Wilson Close

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

Long Orchard, Fishwick Mains, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1XQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Rob Wilson Close

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

17, Walkergate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 22/04/1992Registered 07/05/1992

CompanyRankvs 2167+ SIC 01500 peers
49

Financial strength61th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 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 strength15/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

£89k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£56k

Working capital

Current Assets

£225k

Current Liabilities

£172k

Fixed Assets

£36k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£91k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.31+£2k
20241.31-£12k
20231.43+£35k
20221.19-£38k
20211.52+£7k
20201.28-£20k
20191.39-£10k
2018—+£3k
20171.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.