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R.Harkness & Co. Limited

00539359

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 0JT
Incorporated 16/10/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

29/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/01/2026

Due 11/02/2027

On track

Industry

01300
Plant propagation
46220
Wholesale of flowers and plants

Officers

Mr Philip Austin Harkness

director · Since 02/01/1992

ROSE GROWER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Philip Austin Harkness

secretary · Since 30/11/2012

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Austin Harkness

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 71

Cambridge Road, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Edda Harkness

25–50% shares

German · France · Age 72

994, Chemin Du Flaquier Nord, Le Tignet

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/02/1987Registered 17/02/1987

CompanyRankvs 184+ SIC 01300 peers
52

Financial strength73th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 2/20
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 strength18/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 29/09/2024

Net Worth

£61k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£15k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£175k

Working capital

Current Assets

£31k

Current Liabilities

£206k

Fixed Assets

£27k

Debtors

£159

6avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£148k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.15-£53k
20230.21+£53k
20220.19+£94k
20210.32-£29k
20200.55

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.