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Geoffrey Bates Limited

00480468

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

FORSHAM FARM FORSHAM LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3EW
Incorporated 01/04/1950

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/08/2025

Due 31/08/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01420
Raising of other cattle and buffaloes

Officers

Mr John Nicholas Bates

director · Since 08/11/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Nicholas Bates

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 79

Forsham Farm, Forsham Lane, Maidstone, ME17 3EW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/04/2013Registered 06/04/2013

CompanyRankvs 2971+ SIC 01110 peers
27

Financial strength14th percentile among SIC peers · 4/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.35× · 2/20
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 strength4/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

£2k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£167k

Working capital

Current Assets

£91k

Current Liabilities

£258k

Fixed Assets

£234k

Debtors

£17k

0avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£21k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£67k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.35+£0
20240.28-£8k
20230.30+£22k
20220.30+£64k
20210.25+£42k
20200.32-£304k
20190.16+£386k
20170.16

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.