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G.R. Smith (Thriplow) Limited

00555124

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

THE GRANGE ROYSTON LANE, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 4NB
Incorporated 27/09/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/03/2026

Due 31/03/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Robert Giles Russell Smith

director · Since 12/03/1998

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 1 other board

Mr Edward Nicolas Russell Smith

director · Since 22/08/2011

SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Mrs Claire Louise Smith

secretary · Since 08/02/2013

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward Nicholas Russell Smith

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 44

Lake House, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Robert Giles Russell Smith

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 75

The Grange, Royston Lane, Saffron Walden, CB11 4NB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Brian Peter Homent

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 74

Lake House, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Jonathan Tulloch

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 46

Lake House, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/07/2009Registered 04/08/2009
charge
outstanding

THE WELLCOME TRUST LIMITED (AS TRUSTEE OF THE WELLCOME TRUST)

Created 23/04/2003Registered 24/04/2003

CompanyRankvs 1855+ SIC 01110 peers
49

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees29th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.4× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£7.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£31k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£126k

Working capital

Current Assets

£83k

Current Liabilities

£209k

Fixed Assets

£7.3M

Debtors

£7k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.40+£82k
20240.44+£37k
20230.40—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.