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J.E.Hartley Limited

00531889

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ROTH HILL LANE, YORK, YO19 6DJ
Incorporated 08/04/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/06/2025

Due 29/06/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mr Tom Edwin Verity

director · Since 11/10/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Edward Hartley

director · Since 09/05/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Tom Edwin Verity

secretary · Since 06/11/2025

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Tom Edwin Verity

Significant control

British · England · Age 53

Roth Hill Lane, York, YO19 6DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Hartley Food Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

J E Hartley, Roth Hill Lane, York, YO19 6DJ

Reg: 11014011 · England · Limited Company

Notified 18/10/2020

Former PSCs

Mr William Thomas Hartley

Ceased 06/11/2025

Charges3 outstanding

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SKIPTON BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/05/2018Registered 16/05/2018Satisfied 16/10/2024
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TOM EDWIN VERITY · ELIZABETH ANNE VERITY · ST. CROSS TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 09/07/2014Registered 11/07/2014Satisfied 16/07/2020
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/10/2013Registered 08/10/2013Satisfied 16/07/2020
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satisfied

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Created 03/01/2012Registered 05/01/2012Satisfied 02/12/2014
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satisfied

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Created 29/10/2010Registered 02/11/2010Satisfied 02/12/2014
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satisfied

ST. CROSS TRUSTEES LTD, ELIZABETH ANNE VERITY AND TOM EDWIN VERITY

Created 07/05/2010Registered 08/05/2010Satisfied 02/12/2014
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC (AMC)

Created 31/07/2009Registered 04/08/2009Satisfied 16/07/2020
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satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/08/2009Registered 04/08/2009Satisfied 27/10/2014
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satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 21/04/2009Registered 28/04/2009Satisfied 27/10/2014
charge
satisfied

WILLIAM THOMAS HARTLEY AND PAUL ANTHONY SAXON AS TRUSTEES OF THE J E HARTLEY LTD (1985) STAFF P

Created 19/03/2008Registered 29/03/2008Satisfied 16/07/2020
charge
satisfied

SKIPTON BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 19/01/2007Registered 20/01/2007Satisfied 09/10/2009
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/09/2005Registered 21/09/2005Satisfied 23/01/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/06/2005Registered 01/07/2005Satisfied 23/01/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/01/2003Registered 08/01/2003Satisfied 09/10/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/01/2003Registered 08/01/2003Satisfied 09/10/2009
charge
satisfied

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satisfied

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Created 27/09/2000Registered 29/09/2000Satisfied 23/01/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

THE URBAN REGENERATION AGENCY

Created 20/05/1997Registered 22/05/1997Satisfied 09/10/2009
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST LIMITED

Created 19/07/1993Registered 20/07/1993Satisfied 23/01/2009
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST LIMITED

Created 18/06/1993Registered 18/06/1993Satisfied 16/01/2009

CompanyRankvs 303+ SIC 01110 peers
60

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.49× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£6.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£46k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£587k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.3M

Current Liabilities

£7.6M

Fixed Assets

£3.9M

Debtors

£4.0M

Cost of Sales

£14.8M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£644k

66avg. employees+4

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.6M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.5M
Assets less current liabilities£7.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.49+£644k
20231.39+£498k
20221.37-£62k
20211.36+£202k
20201.33

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.