Staples (Vegetables) Limited
00504587
Healthy
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 2 outstanding charges (-4)
Details
Previously known as
Compliance
Last accounts
05/04/2025
full
Next accounts due
05/01/2027
Confirmation statement
Last: 16/01/2026
Due 30/01/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 30/01/1992
FARM MANAGER
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58
Also on 6 other boards
director · Since 21/10/1992
VEG MERCHANT AND HAULIER
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56
Also on 8 other boards
Former
director · Resigned 14/11/2025
Persons with Significant Control
Vectis Bidco Limited
3rd Floor 1, Ashley Road, Altrincham, WA14 2DT
Reg: 16775966 · Companies House Register · Private Limited Company
Notified 17/11/2025
Former PSCs
Mr Vernon Edward Read
Ceased 09/03/2021
Mr George Read
Ceased 09/03/2021
Janet Read
Ceased 24/02/2021
S Farms Limited
Ceased 17/11/2025
Charges2 outstanding
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Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
STATION FARM
SIBSEY, BOSTON
CompanyRankvs 30+ SIC 10390 peers62
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.
Risk deductions
Going concern doubt: -10 pts
Outstanding charges: -10 pts
Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.
Going Concern Doubt
we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co
Key FinancialsYear ending 05/04/2025
Turnover
£169.6M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£22.1M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£18.8M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£2.3M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£9.4M
Working capital
Current Assets
£46.8M
Current Liabilities
£37.3M
Fixed Assets
£15.1M
Debtors
£24.7M
Cost of Sales
£150.5M
Gross Profit
£19.1M
Admin Expenses
£6.5M
Operating Profit
£2.7M
Profit After Tax
£4.9M
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.25 | +£4.9M |
| 2024 | 1.18 | +£2.6M |
| 2023 | 1.04 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.