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H.N. Butler Farms Limited

00554785

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

WHITEWOOL FARM, PETERSFIELD[HAMPSHIRE, GU32 1HW
Incorporated 19/09/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/11/2025

Due 17/11/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr William Northcroft Butler

director · Since 03/11/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mr James Nicholas Butler

director · Since 01/11/1994

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mr William Northcroft Butler

secretary · Since 08/05/2014

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Northcroft Butler

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

The Carthouse, East Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1HW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James Nicholas Butler

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 59

Whitewool Farm, Petersfield[Hampshire, GU32 1HW

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Nicholas Northcroft Butler

Ceased 08/01/2018

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/04/1999Registered 10/04/1999
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Created 20/12/1984Registered 03/01/1985Satisfied 17/07/2018
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 04/06/1975Registered 17/06/1975

CompanyRankvs 392+ SIC 01500 peers
70

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.2× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£473k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£269k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£439k

19avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£30k
Dividends paid£50k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.20+£288k
20231.04-£127k
20221.34+£813k
20210.95+£253k
20200.71+£154k
20190.70—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.