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Crane & Sons Farms Limited

00581460

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

WOOD FARM, NORWICH, NR10 5QQ
Incorporated 02/04/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/07/2025

Due 15/07/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mrs Susanne Luise Crane

secretary · Since 15/12/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 93

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Roger John Crane Bsc Hons

director · Since 31/08/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Susanne Luise Crane

director · Since 01/01/2009

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Annabel Luise Mcconnell

director · Since 17/08/2023

PROPERTY DEVELOPER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 31

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Grant Cameron Mcconnell

director · Since 17/08/2023

PROPERTY DEVELOPER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 31

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roger John Crane

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 60

Wood Farm, Marsham, Norwich, NR10 5QQ

Notified 01/12/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 05/11/2018Registered 09/11/2018
Charge
satisfied

CRANE EXECUTIVE PENSION SCHEME

Created 17/12/2014Registered 06/01/2015Satisfied 24/01/2021
charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 04/02/2004Registered 05/02/2004Satisfied 15/09/2014
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 09/07/2001Registered 11/07/2001Satisfied 24/01/2021
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/06/2000Registered 26/06/2000
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1996Registered 02/10/1996Satisfied 15/09/2014
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 04/06/1996Registered 20/06/1996Satisfied 15/09/2014
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1992Registered 08/07/1992Satisfied 15/09/2014
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1992Registered 08/07/1992Satisfied 15/09/2014
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1992Registered 08/07/1992Satisfied 15/09/2014
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1992Registered 08/07/1992Satisfied 15/09/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/11/1989Registered 01/12/1989Satisfied 09/02/1993
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/02/1985Registered 27/02/1985Satisfied 09/02/1993
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/10/1982Registered 03/11/1982Satisfied 09/02/1993
charge
satisfied

THE CRANE EXECUTIVE PENSION SCHEME.

Created 20/09/1982Registered 25/09/1982Satisfied 09/02/1993
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/01/1981Registered 21/01/1981Satisfied 09/02/1993

CompanyRankvs 1405+ SIC 01110 peers
55

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees69th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.34× · 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.

Employees10/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£6.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£346k

Working capital

Current Assets

£178k

Current Liabilities

£525k

Fixed Assets

£8.1M

Debtors

£51k

4avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£35k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£7.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.34+£86k
20240.20+£486k
20232.13-£21k
20221.73+£182k
20211.94+£14k
20201.41+£195k
20190.87+£586
20180.90—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.