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R.F.Whitworth & Co Limited

00563361

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WIX LODGE COLCHESTER ROAD, MANNINGTREE, CO11 2RP
Incorporated 24/03/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/05/2026

Due 29/05/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Alan Martin Whitworth

director · Since 04/06/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 1 other board

Miss Lorna Margaret Whitworth

director · Since 04/06/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Mr Benjamin John Richard Whitworth

director · Since 01/10/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Benjamin John Richard Whitworth

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 44

Wix Lodge, Colchester Road, Manningtree, CO11 2RP

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Alan Martin Whitworth

Ceased 01/10/2025

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/01/1984Registered 01/02/1984

CompanyRankvs 672+ SIC 01110 peers
64

Financial strength46th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.4× · 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 strength12/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£576k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£227k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£293k

Working capital

Current Assets

£359k

Current Liabilities

£67k

Fixed Assets

£383k

Debtors

£38k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£8k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£676k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.40+£16k
20245.62-£14k
20235.76+£173k
20225.49+£6k
20213.74-£25k
20203.57+£28k
20192.33+£24k
20183.96+£15k
20174.40—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.