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Ponton Farming Company Limited

00517081

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

3 CASTLEGATE, GRANTHAM, NG31 6SF
Incorporated 12/03/1953

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/06/2025

Due 13/07/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Josephine Mary Newton

director · Since 29/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 92

Philip Newton

director · Since 29/06/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · Age 96

Also on 1 other board

Roderick William Newton

secretary · Since 01/06/1993

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Roderick William Newton

director · Since 01/06/1993

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Newton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 96

The Old Hall, Church Street, Grantham, NG32 1BX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Josephine Mary Newton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 92

The Old Hall, Church Street, Grantham, NG32 1BX

Notified 06/06/2025

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/01/2001Registered 19/01/2001
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 14/12/1994Registered 21/12/1994

CompanyRankvs 391+ SIC 01500 peers
70

Financial strength75th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.04× · 20/20
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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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

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

£406k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£147k

Working capital

Current Assets

£287k

Current Liabilities

£140k

Fixed Assets

£498k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£644k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.04-£86k
20242.96+£10k
20233.29+£6k
20223.93+£96k
20213.54+£55k
20203.88-£52k
20193.10+£27k
20183.31+£100k
20163.20—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.