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James Barr & Sons (Farmers) Limited

00513786

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

C/O MJB AVANTI, OFFICE 12 EPSILON HOUSE, IPSWICH, IP3 9FJ
Incorporated 29/11/1952

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/04/2026

Due 07/05/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01430
Raising of horses and other equines
01450
Raising of sheep and goats
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Robert Andrew Barr

director · Since 31/12/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Julia Tan Chieh Tye

secretary · Since 29/04/2014

Mrs. Julia Tan Chieh Tye

director · Since 30/10/2018

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Andrew Barr

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 69

Novus Domus, Badingham Road, Framlingham, IP13 9HS

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 1559+ SIC 01110 peers
53

Financial strength28th percentile among SIC peers · 7/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.63× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength7/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£125k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£45k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£122k

Working capital

Current Assets

£198k

Current Liabilities

£75k

Fixed Assets

£3k

Debtors

£121k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£4k
VAT£139

Director Loans

Company owes directors£55k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£125k
Signed by Mr Robert Barr 31 March 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20252.63+£0£3k
20252.63+£15k£3k
20242.19+£12k£3k
20232.21+£4k
20221.90-£18k
20211.97+£19k
202015.51+£166k
2019-7.10+£33k
2018-5.38

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.