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Rex Paterson (Farms) Limited

00535287

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE FARM OFFICE, SUTTON SCOTNEY, SO21 3QD
Incorporated 02/07/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/07/2025

Due 18/07/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Douglas Rex Paterson Ba (Geography) Msc (Agriculture) M Phil (Cambridge

director · Since 04/07/1991

MUSICIAN AND FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

John Hamilton Paterson

director · Since 04/07/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 91

Miranda Paterson

secretary · Since 21/08/2012

BRITISH

Mrs Miranda Paterson

director · Since 18/02/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Douglas Rex Paterson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Cranbourne Farmhouse, Upper Cranbourne Farm, Winchester, SO21 3QD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Miranda Paterson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

The Farm Office, Upper Cranbourne Farm, Sutton Scotney, SO21 3QD

Notified 28/12/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Mark Albert Paterson

Ceased 28/12/2025

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/04/2010Registered 15/04/2010Satisfied 03/02/2026
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/04/2010Registered 15/04/2010Satisfied 03/02/2026
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2010Registered 31/03/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/05/1996Registered 22/05/1996Satisfied 13/03/2010
charge
satisfied

EAGLE STAR LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 17/11/1995Registered 05/12/1995Satisfied 13/03/2010
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION LIMITED

Created 25/05/1951Registered 20/01/1982Satisfied 13/03/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/08/1976Registered 08/09/1976Satisfied 13/03/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/08/1976Registered 08/09/1976Satisfied 13/03/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/08/1976Registered 08/09/1976Satisfied 13/03/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/10/1965Registered 21/10/1965Satisfied 13/03/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/11/1954Registered 18/11/1954Satisfied 13/03/2010

CompanyRankvs 24+ SIC 01500 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.23× · 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 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.

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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£6.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£945k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£537k

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£525k

16avg. employees+3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.23+£148k
20233.41+£202k
20222.46+£493k
20212.25+£247k
20201.73+£43k
20191.81—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.