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Hirst Farms Limited

00674686

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

CARR FARM, GREAT YARMOUTH, NR29 3LG
Incorporated 10/11/1960

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/02/2026

Due 15/02/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Richard John Hirst

director · Since 01/02/1993

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robert William Hirst

director · Since 11/11/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard John Hirst

75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Carr Farm, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3LG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

T M TRUSTEES LIMITED · KATRINA HIRST · RICHARD JOHN HIRST

Created 20/02/2018Registered 23/02/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/08/2003Registered 22/08/2003Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/12/1999Registered 15/12/1999Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/02/1999Registered 15/02/1999Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
satisfied

GEOFFREY FRANK MOLL

Created 15/01/1999Registered 23/01/1999Satisfied 04/10/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/11/1997Registered 06/11/1997Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/05/1997Registered 30/05/1997Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
satisfied

AMC BANK LIMITED

Created 11/04/1997Registered 23/04/1997Satisfied 02/11/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/04/1997Registered 17/04/1997Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/04/1997Registered 17/04/1997Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/03/1997Registered 25/03/1997
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/02/1997Registered 14/03/1997
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/02/1996Registered 26/02/1996Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/10/1994Registered 31/10/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/10/1994Registered 31/10/1994Satisfied 02/10/2012
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP. LTD.

Created 15/10/1969Registered 29/10/1969Satisfied 08/01/1998

CompanyRankvs 2011+ SIC 01110 peers
51

Financial strength41th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.71× · 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 strength10/25 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.

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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£411k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£338k

Working capital

Current Assets

£846k

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£2.3M

Debtors

£444k

36avg. employees+7

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£6k
Bank loans & overdrafts£37k
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.71+£63k
20240.65-£145k
20230.72+£1k
20220.61+£128k
20210.55+£8k
20200.56-£59k
20190.57—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.