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S.W.Highwood(Pluckley)Limited

00506029

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0PN
Incorporated 26/03/1952

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01210
Growing of grapes
01240
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits

Officers

Mr Charles Timothy Highwood

director · Since 09/03/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Anthony James Highwood

director · Since 13/01/1994

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Anthony James Highwood

secretary · Since 13/01/1994

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Charles Timothy Highwood

director · Since 09/03/1991

British · England · Age 65

Anthony James Highwood

secretary · Since 13/01/1994

British

Anthony James Highwood

director · Since 13/01/1994

British · England · Age 68

Former

Gillian Margot Highwood

director · Resigned 13/01/1994

Gillian Margot Highwood

secretary · Resigned 13/01/1994

Anthony Highwood

director · Resigned 28/01/1995

Arthur James Powys Woodhouse

director · Resigned 23/04/2009

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles Timothy Highwood

ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust
significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 65

Sheerland Farm, Pluckley, TN27 0PN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Anthony James Highwood

ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 68

Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Ashford, TN27 0PN

Notified 29/04/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Thomas Rosling Haselden Lewis

Ceased 29/04/2025

Charges6 outstanding

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Change History

status → active
2026-07-19

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-19

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Sheerland Farm
2026-07-19

SHEERLAND FARM

post town → Pluckley
2026-07-19

PLUCKLEY

CompanyRankvs 1375+ SIC 01110 peers
55

Financial strength73th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.4× · 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 strength18/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£621k

Working capital

Current Assets

£421k

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£86k

25avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£15k
Assets less current liabilities£2.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.40+£0
20250.40+£204k
20240.27-£405k
20230.45—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.