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P. F. Southgate Limited

00672902

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

7 THE CLOSE, NORWICH, NR1 4DJ
Incorporated 19/10/1960

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/12/2025

Due 31/12/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Alan Frederick Southgate

secretary · Since 25/07/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Alan Frederick Southgate

director · Since 25/07/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Sarah Ann Southgate

director · Since 30/04/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Mr Frederick Southgate

director · Since 01/05/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alan Frederick Southgate

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 76

7, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Frederick Southgate

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 42

7, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Alan Frederick Southgate

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 76

7, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DJ

Notified 25/07/2018

Mrs Sarah Ann Southgate

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 73

7, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DJ

Notified 25/07/2018

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/06/2013Registered 17/06/2013
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/05/2003Registered 07/05/2003
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/04/1992Registered 07/04/1992
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/03/1987Registered 02/04/1987Satisfied 28/03/2000
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/03/1987Registered 02/04/1987Satisfied 28/03/2000
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/04/1982Registered 15/04/1982

CompanyRankvs 1323+ SIC 01110 peers
60

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.91× · 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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£4.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£35k

Working capital

Current Assets

£361k

Current Liabilities

£396k

Fixed Assets

£6.5M

Debtors

£170k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£97k
Assets less current liabilities£6.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.91+£1.0M
20241.16+£96k
20231.07+£15k
20220.72+£21k
20210.61+£44k
20200.71+£89k
20190.40+£155k
20170.34—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.