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H.Weston & Sons Limited

00672234

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)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE BOUNDS, LEDBURY, HR8 2NQ
Incorporated 11/10/1960

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/05/2026

Due 23/05/2027

On track

Industry

01240
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits
01500
Mixed farming
11030
Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines

Officers

Mrs Helen Maureen Thomas

director · Since 30/05/1991

COMPANY SECRETARY MANAGING DIR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Henry Norman Weston

director · Since 30/05/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Timothy John Hubert Weston

director · Since 30/05/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Richard John Price

director · Since 01/03/2007

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mr Patrick Matthew Smith

secretary · Since 19/05/2010

Mr Martyn Jones

director · Since 17/03/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Timothy John Hubert Weston

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2NQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Henry Norman Weston

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2NQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Helen Maureen Thomas

Ceased 28/04/2023

Charges6 outstanding

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outstanding

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AMC BANK LIMITED

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AMC BANK LIMITED

Created 09/06/1997Registered 11/06/1997Satisfied 24/02/2014
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outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 20/09/1996Registered 09/10/1996
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/11/1995Registered 15/11/1995
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 13/11/1992Registered 19/11/1992Satisfied 28/01/1993
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 21/04/1992Registered 24/04/1992Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/02/1992Registered 18/02/1992Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/11/1990Registered 08/12/1990Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/09/1984Registered 17/09/1984
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION LIMITED

Created 01/11/1979Registered 20/11/1979Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION LIMITED

Created 01/11/1979Registered 20/11/1979Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/04/1977Registered 09/05/1977
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/02/1977Registered 18/02/1977Satisfied 10/11/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 13/04/1976Registered 22/04/1976Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 13/04/1976Registered 22/04/1976Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 13/04/1976Registered 22/04/1976Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

MRS F.J. DAW

Created 27/05/1964Registered 17/06/1964Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

MR H. PROBERT · MRS H. PROBERT

Created 28/05/1964Registered 17/06/1964Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1961Registered 14/08/1961Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1961Registered 14/08/1961Satisfied 08/10/2015
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1961Registered 14/08/1961Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1961Registered 14/08/1961Satisfied 24/02/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1961Registered 14/08/1961Satisfied 24/02/2014

CompanyRankvs 22+ SIC 01240 peers
60

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees61th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.77× · 16/20
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.

Employees9/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£31.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£499k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£5.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£15.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£36.0M

Current Liabilities

£20.3M

Fixed Assets

£22.4M

Debtors

£22.3M

Admin Expenses

£17.3M

Profit After Tax

£4.3M

3avg. employees-304

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£289k
Dividends paid£313k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£12.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£46k
Bank loans & overdrafts£416k
Assets less current liabilities£38.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.77+£3.3M
20241.49-£1.7M
20231.71+£669k
20221.85+£1.7M
20211.99—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.