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W.H.Mead & Son Limited

00476979

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

GRANGE FARM THORNEY ROAD, WISBECH, PE13 4AQ
Incorporated 07/01/1950

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Stephen John Mead

director · Since 10/05/2012

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Mr Stephen John Mead

secretary · Since 16/03/2013

Mr Richard William Mead

director · Since 10/08/2018

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Persons with Significant Control

Stephen John Mead

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 72

Grange Farm, Thorney Road, Wisbech, PE13 4AQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard William Mead

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

Grange Farm, Thorney Road, Wisbech, PE13 4AQ

Notified 31/08/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Michael William Mead

Ceased 16/08/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/08/2017Registered 30/08/2017
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/05/2016Registered 24/05/2016

CompanyRankvs 814+ SIC 01110 peers
62

Financial strength52th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.09× · 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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£806k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£21k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£239k

Working capital

Current Assets

£354k

Current Liabilities

£114k

Fixed Assets

£762k

Debtors

£101k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£2k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£350
Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.09-£144k
20234.10+£13k
20223.58+£169k
20212.37+£10k
20202.50-£88k
20192.79-£59k
20183.27—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.