R.Needham & Sons(Ryelands)Limited

00600844

active

ltd

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

80 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

40/40

Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

Town Hill Farm, Dorton Road, Chilton, HP18 9NA

Incorporated 19/03/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/12/2025

Due 26/12/2026

On track

Industry

01500

Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Sally Louise Rowlands

director · Since 06/08/2012

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Katherine Mary Rignell

director · Since 26/02/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · FRANCE · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Sophie Clare Whitworth

director · Since 26/02/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Sally Louise Rowlands

director · Since 06/08/2012

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Katherine Mary Rignell

director · Since 26/02/2015

British · France · Age 63

Sophie Clare Whitworth

director · Since 26/02/2015

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Former

Richard Needham

director · Resigned 09/06/1998

director · Resigned 09/06/1998

Anthony Richard Needham

director · Resigned 09/06/1998

Heather Mary Needham

director · Resigned 09/06/1998

director · Resigned 09/06/1998

Michael Robert Needham

director · Resigned 30/04/2012

Michael Robert Needham

secretary · Resigned 30/04/2012

Patricia Mary Needham

director · Resigned 01/10/2018

Persons with Significant Control

Hinchley Farm Limited

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

Hinchley Farm Cottage, Cutnall Green, Droitwich, WR9 0NF

Reg: 03545380 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 12/12/2016

Change History

status → active

2026-08-10

Active

type → ltd

2026-08-10

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Town Hill Farm

2026-08-10

TOWN HILL FARM

post town → Chilton

2026-08-10

CHILTON

officer appointed → RIGNELL, Katherine Mary

2026-08-10

officer appointed → ROWLANDS, Sally Louise

2026-08-10

officer appointed → WHITWORTH, Sophie Clare

2026-08-10

CompanyRankvs 3144+ SIC 01500 peers
49

Financial strength30th percentile among SIC peers · 8/25

Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15

LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20

Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15

Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15

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How is this score calculated?

Financial strength8/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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.

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

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£57k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£133k

Working capital

Current Assets

£196k

Current Liabilities

—

Fixed Assets

£914k

Debtors

£133k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.0M

Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio
2024	4.19
2023	1.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.