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Joseph Black & Son,Limited

00491643

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WESTLANDS, SCUNTHORPE, DN17 3AN
Incorporated 16/02/1951

Compliance

Last accounts

05/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

05/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/02/2026

Due 04/03/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Adrian Charles Black

director · Since 18/02/1993

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Christopher Joseph Black

director · Since 18/02/1993

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mr Adrian Charles Black

secretary · Since 26/03/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Samuel Joseph Black

director · Since 07/12/2022

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Joseph Black

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 69

Westlands, Scunthorpe, DN17 3AN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Adrian Charles Black

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 66

Westlands, Scunthorpe, DN17 3AN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Samuel Joseph Black

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 31

28, Woodside Drive, Scunthorpe, DN17 2EA

Notified 31/01/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

OXBURY BANK PLC

Created 26/11/2025Registered 13/12/2025
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/02/1990Registered 14/02/1990Satisfied 10/09/2019
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/02/1990Registered 14/02/1990Satisfied 10/09/2019
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/02/1990Registered 14/02/1990Satisfied 10/09/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/08/1984Registered 12/09/1984Satisfied 03/07/1990

CompanyRankvs 743+ SIC 01110 peers
63

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.95× · 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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£801k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£204k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£102k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£117k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£352k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Signed by Mr Christopher Black Mr Adrian Black 28/08/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.95+£236k
20245.04+£257k
20234.75+£109k
20223.55+£89k
20214.57-£26k
20206.98-£18k
20192.50+£118k
20183.06+£16k
20173.21—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.