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Frank Butler Farms Limited

00554437

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE OFFICE CHOSLEY FARM, HOOK HAMPSHIRE, RG29 1BW
Incorporated 09/09/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/01/2026

Due 08/02/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
94990
Activities of other membership organisations

Officers

Mark Northcroft Butler

director · Since 25/01/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Christopher Derek Findley

secretary · Since 28/11/1996

BRITISH · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Jane Mary Butler

director · Since 09/04/2001

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Mr James Northcroft Butler

director · Since 23/01/2008

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Mrs Joanna Louise Manners Butler

director · Since 21/02/2012

FARMING

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Northcroft Butler

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 51

The Office, Chosley Farm, The Street North Warnborough, Hook, RG29 1BW

Notified 12/05/2021

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1151+ SIC 01500 peers
64

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.75× · 6/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£131k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£249k

Working capital

Current Assets

£744k

Current Liabilities

£992k

Fixed Assets

£8.1M

Debtors

£374k

20avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.75+£0
20250.75-£630k
20242.68-£137k
20232.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.