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Fossil Farms Limited

00580742

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

FOSSIL FARMHOUSE, DORCHESTER, DT2 8DB
Incorporated 26/03/1957

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01410
Raising of dairy cattle

Officers

Mr Eric Arthur Sealey

director · Since 18/01/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Elizabeth Jane Sealey

secretary · Since 19/04/1994

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Elizabeth Jane Sealey

director · Since 20/07/1995

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 5 other boards

Mr James Edward Arthur Sealey

director · Since 03/05/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Eric Arthur Sealey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 70

Fossil Farmhouse, Dorchester, DT2 8DB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Elizabeth Jane Sealey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Fossil Farmhouse, Dorchester, DT2 8DB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James Edward Arthur Sealey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 42

Fossil Farmhouse, Dorchester, DT2 8DB

Notified 02/05/2018

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 11/06/1996Registered 12/06/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/04/1988Registered 18/04/1988
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/05/1983Registered 25/05/1983Satisfied 06/03/1989

CompanyRankvs 928+ SIC 01410 peers
34

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees72th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.46× · 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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

-£201k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£369k

Working capital

Current Assets

£314k

Current Liabilities

£683k

Fixed Assets

£440k

Debtors

£25k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£243k
Assets less current liabilities£72k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.46-£113k
20230.60+£47k
20220.60+£35k
20210.40+£10k
20200.46-£34k
20190.62+£1k
20180.61—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.