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Whittern Farms Limited(The)

00508453

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

NEXT END FARM, KINGTON, HR5 3JA
Incorporated 30/05/1952

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/02/2026

Due 22/02/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts
01470
Raising of poultry

Officers

Julia Green

secretary · Since 16/02/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 92

Also on 7 other boards

Julia Green

director · Since 16/02/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 92

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Joanna Hilditch

director · Since 01/07/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Ian Graham Hilditch M A

director · Since 20/09/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 21 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Joanna Hilditch

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

The Whittern, Lyonshall, Kington, HR5 3JA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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Created 20/05/1998Registered 02/06/1998
charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 415+ SIC 01110 peers
68

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.38× · 12/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£887k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£625k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£6.0M

Debtors

£656k

21avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£2k
Dividends paid£50k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.0M
Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.38+£933k
20241.10-£39k
20231.17-£32k
20221.25-£91k
20214.40-£31k
20201.98+£17k
20191.76+£315k
20181.36—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.