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Worstead Farms Limited

00512118

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

HOLLY HOUSE,, NORFOLK, NR12 9NB
Incorporated 08/10/1952

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/08/2025

Due 04/09/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Gavin James Andrew Paterson

director · Since 30/10/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mr Alexander Thomas Paterson

director · Since 02/09/2014

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Mr Bruce Robert Paterson

director · Since 02/09/2014

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gavin James Andrew Paterson

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

British · England · Age 45

Holly House,, Norfolk, NR12 9NB

Notified 20/08/2024

Mr Bruce Robert Paterson

50–75% shares
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 40

Holly House,, Norfolk, NR12 9NB

Notified 20/08/2024

Mrs Marcia Vivien Paterson

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

British · England · Age 74

Holly House,, Norfolk, NR12 9NB

Notified 20/08/2024

Mr Alexander Thomas Paterson

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

British · England · Age 43

Holly House,, Norfolk, NR12 9NB

Notified 20/08/2024

Former PSCs

G A Paterson 1998 Discretionary Settlement

Ceased 20/08/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 05/01/2018Registered 19/01/2018
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/01/2004Registered 10/01/2004
charge
outstanding

MATTHEW ARROWSMITH-BROWN, JENNIFER IRENE STEPHENSON, BRIDGET RUTH CLARKE

Created 01/02/2002Registered 05/02/2002

CompanyRankvs 332+ SIC 01500 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.06× · 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 strength24/25 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£7.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£160k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£36k

Working capital

Current Assets

£693k

Current Liabilities

£657k

Fixed Assets

£9.9M

Debtors

£353k

16avg. employees+4

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£58k
Assets less current liabilities£9.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.06-£74k
20230.80-£42k
20220.57-£113k
20210.88+£622k
20200.82+£269k
20190.78+£207k
20181.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.