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H.& L.Kerley & Sons Limited

00548012

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

BUSHES FARM, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 9EU
Incorporated 21/04/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/11/2025

Due 19/11/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr. Martin Sawyer

director · Since 30/11/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Sarah Jo Sawyer

secretary · Since 01/04/2003

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Sarah Jo Sawyer

director · Since 29/03/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Mr. Charlie James Sawyer

director · Since 14/11/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. Martin Sawyer

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

Bushes Farm, Winterborne Zelston, Blandford Forum, DT11 9EU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs. Sarah Jo Sawyer

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 59

Bushes Farm, Winterborne Zelston, Blandford Forum, DT11 9EU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/04/1988Registered 12/05/1988

CompanyRankvs 2315+ SIC 01110 peers
42

Financial strength43th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.38× · 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 strength11/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£484k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£153k

Working capital

Current Assets

£95k

Current Liabilities

£248k

Fixed Assets

£668k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£515k
Signed by 00548012 2024-05-01 2025-04-30 00548012 2025-04-30 00548012 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments core:WithinOneYear 2025-04-Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.38-£10k
20240.31+£55k
20230.37+£14k
20220.36-£43k
20210.55-£15k
20200.57+£17k
20190.73+£27k
20180.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.