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Measures Farms Limited

00451505

active
Private Limited Company
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)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HEMINGTON LODGE FARM, PETERBOROUGH, PE8 5QP
Incorporated 30/03/1948

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/09/2025

Due 03/10/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Benjamin William Measures

director · Since 13/12/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Mrs Sally Gwenda Ayres

director · Since 13/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Mr Alan Richard Measures

director · Since 05/12/2008

FARMER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Mrs Helen Roberts

secretary · Since 20/11/2020

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Helen Roberts

director · Since 20/11/2020

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Patrick Robinson

director · Since 20/11/2020

FARMER

AUSTRALIAN · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mrs Judith Elizabeth Robinson

director · Since 20/11/2020

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Sally Gwenda Ayres

25–50% shares

English · England · Age 73

Hemington Lodge Farm, Peterborough, PE8 5QP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Alan Richard Measures

25–50% shares

English · England · Age 76

Hemington Lodge Farm, Peterborough, PE8 5QP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Benjamin William Measures

25–50% shares

English · England · Age 74

Hemington Lodge Farm, Peterborough, PE8 5QP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

Created 23/12/2016Registered 04/01/2017
Charge
outstanding

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

Created 23/12/2016Registered 04/01/2017
Charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 22/12/2016Registered 03/01/2017
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/08/2016Registered 24/08/2016
Charge
outstanding

ALAN RICHARD MEASURES AND M W TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEES OF THE ALAN MEASURES PENSION SCHEME

Created 14/08/2014Registered 19/08/2014
Charge
outstanding

SALLY GWENDA AYRES AND M W TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEES OF THE SALLY AYRES PENSION SCHEME

Created 23/07/2014Registered 01/08/2014
charge
outstanding

THE MEASURES SCHEME

Created 20/11/2008Registered 27/11/2008
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/11/1983Registered 09/11/1983
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL REAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD.

Created 02/11/1970Registered 12/11/1970Satisfied 13/11/2004

CompanyRankvs 659+ SIC 01500 peers
66

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.7× · 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.

Employees2/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£5.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£252k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£528k

Fixed Assets

£6.2M

Debtors

£332k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£108k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.70+£0
20253.70+£204k
20242.31+£3.6M
20234.76+£676k
20223.65+£91k
20213.57-£114k
20203.48-£1.9M
20191.84-£26k
20172.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.