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Ben Smith & Sons(Wantage)Limited

00600903

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 13 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

MANOR ROAD FARM, WANTAGE, OX12 8NE
Incorporated 20/03/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/12/2025

Due 30/12/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

Mrs Angela Theresa Fowler

director · Since 01/03/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Christopher Ian Bridle

director · Since 01/03/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr Clifford Phillip Bridle

director · Since 01/03/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mr William John Smith

director · Since 01/03/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Helen Joanna Shepherd

director · Since 01/03/2012

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ben Smith

director · Since 01/03/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr William John Smith

secretary · Since 02/06/2023

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Qubic Trustees Ltd

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

2, St. James Gate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AD

Reg: 06890768 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 25/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Gilbert John Smith

Ceased 01/03/2024

Mrs Helen Joanna Shepherd

Ceased 25/11/2025

Charges13 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/10/2009Registered 05/11/2009
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/09/2009Registered 30/09/2009
charge
outstanding

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 26/09/2002Registered 28/09/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/12/1997Registered 18/12/1997
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/10/1997Registered 07/11/1997
charge
satisfied

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 11/07/1996Registered 20/07/1996Satisfied 07/08/2003
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/05/1993Registered 20/05/1993
charge
satisfied

SHELL UK LIMITED

Created 03/04/1991Registered 17/04/1991Satisfied 07/08/2003
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/04/1991Registered 12/04/1991
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1989Registered 17/07/1989Satisfied 07/08/2003
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1989Registered 11/07/1989
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/1989Registered 11/07/1989
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/02/1989Registered 01/03/1989
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/10/1977Registered 14/10/1977
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/1976Registered 24/12/1976
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/05/1965Registered 04/06/1965Satisfied 17/07/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/05/1965Registered 04/06/1965Satisfied 07/08/2003
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/05/1965Registered 04/06/1965

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 01500 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.38× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£10.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£43.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£662k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£41.1M

Debtors

£979k

Cost of Sales

£6.6M

Gross Profit

£4.2M

Admin Expenses

£4.0M

Operating Profit

£299k

Profit After Tax

£727k

39avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k
Dividends paid-£90k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£9k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M
NI contributions£178k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£48.3M
Signed by Mrs H J Shepherd 30 October 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20257.38+£219k—
20248.48-£138k£453k
20236.14+£1.7M—
202210.06+£1.5M—
20217.28+£845k—
20206.05+£583k—
20198.81——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.