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John Richardson & Son (Gosberton) Limited

00548018

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

CASTLEDYKE FARM CASTLEDYKE BANK, BOSTON, PE22 7BW
Incorporated 21/04/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

05/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

05/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/10/2025

Due 20/10/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr David Ian Richardson

director · Since 30/12/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Peter Robert Richardson

director · Since 30/12/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Ian Richardson

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

British · England · Age 61

Thornton Farm, Thornton-Le-Fen, Lincoln, LN4 4YN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Peter Robert Richardson

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Castledyke Farm, Castledyke Bank, Boston, PE22 7BW

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Shirley Ann Richardson

Ceased 27/11/2025

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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charge
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charge
satisfied

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Created 17/03/2006Registered 06/04/2006Satisfied 14/03/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/06/1998Registered 01/07/1998Satisfied 24/03/2012
charge
satisfied

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Created 26/06/1998Registered 01/07/1998Satisfied 24/03/2012
charge
satisfied

AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 31/08/1995Registered 06/09/1995Satisfied 16/01/1999
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 29/04/1987Registered 30/04/1987Satisfied 16/01/1999
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD.

Created 17/06/1975Registered 20/06/1975Satisfied 24/03/2012
charge
satisfied

WILLIAM H HOLDEN

Created 11/10/1971Registered 12/10/1971Satisfied 24/03/2012

CompanyRankvs 961+ SIC 01110 peers
60

Financial strength44th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.5× · 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 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.

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 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£492k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£79k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£340k

Working capital

Current Assets

£567k

Current Liabilities

£227k

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£93k

3avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£9k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£957k
Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.50+£134k
20242.04-£356k
20232.99+£305k
20221.85+£127k
20212.13-£122k
20202.86+£35k
20192.81+£558k
20180.95-£48k
20170.79—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.