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Bates Bros (Farms) Limited

00539386

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LOWER HONEYDON FARM, BEDFORD, MK44 2LR
Incorporated 18/10/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/01/2026

Due 27/01/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Vivien Ann Bates

secretary · Since 31/01/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Vivien Ann Bates

director · Since 31/01/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 1 other board

Mr Alexander Charles David Bates

director · Since 01/07/1996

FARM MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Alyson Rosemary Bates

director · Since 27/04/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Vivien Ann Bates

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 80

Lower Honeydon Farm, Honeydon, Bedford, MK44 2LR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/11/2007Registered 27/11/2007Satisfied 27/03/2024
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/08/1988Registered 01/09/1988

CompanyRankvs 907+ SIC 01500 peers
63

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.26× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£74k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£233k

Working capital

Current Assets

£417k

Current Liabilities

£185k

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£68k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£17k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.26+£0
20252.26-£17k
20241.69-£100k
20232.17+£33k
20221.85+£632k
20210.83-£59k
20200.92+£54k
20190.86—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.