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J.A. Darke Limited

00462077

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

COLERIDGE FARM COTTAGES, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 2JG
Incorporated 09/12/1948

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

01410
Raising of dairy cattle

Officers

Mr Edward Alfred Darke

director · Since 31/12/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Richard Charles Darke

director · Since 17/11/2005

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Melissa Evelyn Darke

secretary · Since 13/01/2020

Persons with Significant Control

J A Darke Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Coleridge Farm Cottage, Chillington, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2JG

Reg: 12355707 · Companies House · Ltd

Notified 15/07/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Edward Alfred Darke

Ceased 21/08/2019

Mr Ian Philip Darke

Ceased 15/07/2020

Richard Charles Darke

Ceased 15/07/2020

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/07/2020Registered 21/07/2020
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/02/2020Registered 26/02/2020
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2020Registered 16/01/2020
charge
satisfied

AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 01/11/1995Registered 09/11/1995Satisfied 02/02/2021
charge
satisfied

AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 01/11/1995Registered 04/11/1995Satisfied 02/02/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 15/09/1995Registered 19/09/1995Satisfied 19/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 15/09/1995Registered 19/09/1995Satisfied 19/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/03/1994Registered 16/03/1994Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1993Registered 15/10/1993Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/01/1991Registered 01/02/1991Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/11/1990Registered 01/12/1990Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/11/1990Registered 01/12/1990Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/11/1990Registered 01/12/1990Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/11/1990Registered 01/12/1990Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/11/1990Registered 01/12/1990Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Created 12/11/1990Registered 15/11/1990Satisfied 19/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/06/1987Registered 08/07/1987Satisfied 08/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/05/1986Registered 13/05/1986Satisfied 19/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 22/01/1986Registered 05/02/1986Satisfied 19/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/03/1984Registered 21/03/1984Satisfied 19/03/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/03/1983Registered 03/03/1983Satisfied 19/03/2020

CompanyRankvs 561+ SIC 01410 peers
50

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees35th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity0/20 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

£10.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£39k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£346k

Fixed Assets

£10.5M

Debtors

£172k

2avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£75k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£15k
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025+£113k
2024+£78k
2023+£281k
2022+£97k
20213.35+£206k
20201.19+£111k
20191.03+£7.6M
20170.96

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.