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Martin Clifton Limited

00643178

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
64 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

PRIORY LANDS, ASHFORD, TN26 2DP
Incorporated 27/11/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/11/2025

Due 23/11/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mrs Judith Clifton

secretary · Since 09/11/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Adrian Marshall Clifton

director · Since 09/11/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Mrs Judith Clifton

director · Since 09/11/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Andrew Timothy Clifton

director · Since 01/07/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Miss Joanna Mary Clifton

director · Since 11/06/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Mrs Stephanie Ann Willett

director · Since 11/06/2025

RETIRED TEACHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Adrian Marshall Clifton

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Priory Lands, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2DP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Andrew Timothy Clifton

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

Priory Lands, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2DP

Notified 06/04/2016

Beresfords Corporate Services Ltd As Trustees Of The Martin Clifton Limited Trust

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

1-2 Rhodium Point, Spindle Close, Folkestone, CT18 7TQ

Reg: 12045164 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 14/02/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Albert Martin Clifton

Ceased 07/04/2020

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 20/01/2025Registered 22/01/2025
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 12/03/2021Registered 15/03/2021
charge
satisfied

UNITED DOMINIONS TRUST LTD

Created 30/10/1978Registered 06/11/1978Satisfied 05/10/2021
charge
satisfied

UNITED DOMINIONS TRUST LTD

Created 21/10/1976Registered 22/10/1976Satisfied 05/10/2021
charge
satisfied

UNITED DOMINIONS TRUST LTD

Created 23/02/1976Registered 10/03/1976Satisfied 05/10/2021
charge
satisfied

AGRICULTURAL MORGAGE CORPORATION LTD

Created 07/06/1968Registered 21/06/1968Satisfied 05/10/2021
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 24/05/1968Registered 14/06/1968

CompanyRankvs 39+ SIC 01110 peers
68

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.37× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£8.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£139k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£455k

Fixed Assets

£11.1M

Debtors

£766k

10avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£66k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£2k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£12.6M
Signed by Mr A M Clifton 29/09/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.37+£440k
20242.15-£160k
20233.90+£918k
20223.61+£1.3M
20212.54+£426k
20203.41+£348k
20193.50+£631k
20172.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.