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James Cargill (Norton Farms) Limited

00492904

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ESTATE OFFICE OFF BECCLES ROAD, NORWICH, NR14 6NS
Incorporated 17/03/1951

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/04/2026

Due 03/05/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Wayne Justin Beales

secretary · Since 29/10/2024

Sir Nicholas Hickman Ponsonby Bacon Bt

director · Since 29/10/2024

LANDOWNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Sir Nicholas Hickman Ponsonby Bacon Bt

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

British · England · Age 73

Estate Office, Off Beccles Road, Norwich, NR14 6NS

Notified 29/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mrs Isabel Mary Cargill

Ceased 29/10/2024

Mr Peter James David Cargill

Ceased 29/10/2024

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/01/2012Registered 07/01/2012
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/08/2011Registered 10/08/2011
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/11/2009Registered 05/11/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/04/1999Registered 28/04/1999Satisfied 21/01/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/04/1999Registered 28/04/1999Satisfied 21/01/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1988Registered 06/05/1988Satisfied 21/01/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/08/1987Registered 13/08/1987Satisfied 14/12/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1977Registered 01/04/1977Satisfied 17/07/1998
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/02/1972Registered 03/03/1977Satisfied 17/07/1998

CompanyRankvs 1582+ SIC 01500 peers
55

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.22× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£1.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£464k

Working capital

Current Assets

£134k

Current Liabilities

£598k

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£100k

4avg. employees

Director Loans(2019)

Company owes directors£223

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2021 - FRS102_2021

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20230.22-£70k
20210.17+£59k
20190.33—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.