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Morris Bufton & Co. Limited

00536727

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 13 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

6 GRAVEL HILL, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1QP
Incorporated 10/08/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/02/2026

Due 16/02/2027

On track

Industry

81300
Landscape service activities
96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr John Leslie Morris

director · Since 08/06/1991

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 85

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Stephen John Bufton

director · Since 01/07/2006

HORTICULTURAL SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Mrs Dorothy Carol Bufton

secretary · Since 29/08/2010

Mr Daniel James Bufton

director · Since 05/01/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Mr Max Kieron John Bufton

director · Since 28/02/2025

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 26

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Leslie Morris

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 85

6 Gravel Hill, Shropshire, SY8 1QP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Stephen John Bufton

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

6 Gravel Hill, Shropshire, SY8 1QP

Notified 17/03/2018

Mr Daniel James Bufton

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

6 Gravel Hill, Shropshire, SY8 1QP

Notified 17/03/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Ronald John Bufton

Ceased 17/03/2018

Charges13 outstanding

Charge
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outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 514+ SIC 81300 peers
76

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.97× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

Debtors

£245k

13avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£13k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.97-£112k
20232.10+£347k
20212.51+£173k
20202.88+£61k
20193.31+£20k
20183.18+£4k
20173.06

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.