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L.J.Fermor Limited

00603865

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

PERRY COURT, NR ASHFORD, TN25 4ES
Incorporated 01/05/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/06/2025

Due 06/07/2026

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
01240
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits
01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts

Officers

Mr Martin Christopher Lionel Fermor

director · Since 20/06/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Heidi Fermor

director · Since 24/02/1997

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Heidi Fermor

secretary · Since 31/07/2005

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Charles Martin Fermor

director · Since 19/04/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Mr Thomas Fermor

director · Since 30/06/2023

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mrs Heidi Fermor

Ceased 07/03/2018

Mr Martin Christopher Lionel Fermor

Ceased 07/03/2018

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

AMC BANK LIMITED

Created 30/04/1999Registered 08/05/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/09/1991Registered 04/09/1991
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/04/1985Registered 29/04/1985
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/03/1985Registered 27/03/1985Satisfied 26/08/2009
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/01/1984Registered 30/01/1984
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/10/1983Registered 31/10/1983

CompanyRankvs 331+ SIC 01130 peers
61

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.68× · 6/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£40k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£160k

Working capital

Current Assets

£333k

Current Liabilities

£493k

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£86k

31avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£9k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£13k
Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.68+£77k
20240.76-£36k
20231.08-£82k
20221.27+£138k
20201.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.