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A.L.Alston And Company Limited

00567299

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

GREEN FARM, EAST DEREHAM, NR20 3LR
Incorporated 08/06/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr David Neil Alston

director · Since 11/09/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Sebastian Ian Alexander

secretary · Since 18/08/2015

Also on 1 other board

Mr Sebastian Ian Alexander

director · Since 02/11/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Neil Alston

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

British · England · Age 83

Green Farm, Mattishall Road, Dereham, NR20 3LR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/12/2002Registered 30/12/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 30/01/1980Registered 05/02/1980

CompanyRankvs 675+ SIC 01110 peers
64

Financial strength47th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.23× · 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£614k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£181k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£388k

Working capital

Current Assets

£705k

Current Liabilities

£316k

Fixed Assets

£275k

Debtors

£303k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2017)

Corp tax£2k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£4k
Assets less current liabilities£663k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.23+£23k
20241.60-£38k
20231.56+£75k
20221.46+£48k
20211.43+£96k
20201.13+£10k
20191.04+£106k
20170.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.