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Chrystal (Farms) Limited

00459797

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LAVENHAM HILL FARM, SUDBURY, CO10 9LS
Incorporated 09/10/1948

Compliance

Last accounts

05/04/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

05/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/02/2026

Due 12/03/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mrs Jill Margaret Chrystal

director · Since 28/02/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 90

Mr Michael Richard Chrystal

director · Since 28/02/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mrs Samantha Jane Chrystal

director · Since 01/12/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Richard Chrystal

25–50% shares
ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Lavenham Hill Farm, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9LS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Graham David Page

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 60

Lavenham Hill Farm, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9LS

Notified 25/04/2025

Mrs Samantha Jane Chrystal

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Lavenham Hill Farm, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9LS

Notified 19/05/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Charles Brookman

Ceased 25/04/2025

Mr Thomas Andrew Woodhead

Ceased 25/04/2025

Mr George David Mansfield

Ceased 25/04/2025

Mrs Sally Linda Cracknell

Ceased 19/05/2026

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/01/1976Registered 21/01/1976
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/11/1948Registered 18/11/1948

CompanyRankvs 1194+ SIC 01110 peers
57

Financial strength62th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.67× · 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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£524k

Working capital

Current Assets

£838k

Current Liabilities

£314k

Fixed Assets

£761k

0avg. employees-5

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.67+£13k
20242.40-£10k
20231.72—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.