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Firle Farms Limited

00447455

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE FARM OFFICE, LEWES, BN8 6LP
Incorporated 03/01/1948

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/08/2025

Due 10/09/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Lord Henry Nicolas Gage

director · Since 23/08/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 92

Also on 2 other boards

Lady Alexandra Gage

secretary · Since 30/06/2025

Lady Alexandra Murray Gage

director · Since 28/10/2025

SENIOR LECTURER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Lord Henry Nicolas Gage

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 92

Firle Place, Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LP

Notified 06/04/2016

The Hon. Henry William Gage

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

Firle Estate Office, The Street, Lewes, BN8 6NS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/06/2013Registered 19/06/2013
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/07/1993Registered 09/08/1993
charge
satisfied

R. FITZHERBERT-BROCKHOLES. · J.D. REMERS, · I.V. ASKEW

Created 17/09/1979Registered 17/09/1979Satisfied 18/09/1993

CompanyRankvs 2233+ SIC 01110 peers
43

Financial strength26th percentile among SIC peers · 7/25
Employees29th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.27× · 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 strength7/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£100k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£102k

Working capital

Current Assets

£474k

Current Liabilities

£372k

Fixed Assets

£9k

Debtors

£306k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£111k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.27+£0
20231.40+£0
20221.50+£0
20211.41+£0
20201.37+£0
20191.51+£0
20181.30—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.