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A.E. Beckett & Sons Limited

00682856

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)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HEATH FARM ALCESTER ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6AJ
Incorporated 08/02/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/09/2025

Due 06/10/2026

On track

Industry

01450
Raising of sheep and goats

Officers

Simon Beckett

director · Since 27/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 8 other boards

Ian Timothy Comer

director · Since 11/09/2003

RETAIL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 65

Mr Simon Beckett

secretary · Since 29/04/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 10 other boards

Geoffrey Stuart Smith

director · Since 03/10/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · Age 66

Mr Adrian James Beckett

director · Since 31/01/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 10 other boards

Miss Emma Victoria Kyte

director · Since 31/01/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon Beckett

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 69

Alchemy Headley Farm, Middle Lane, Birmingham, B38 0DS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004Satisfied 03/09/2011
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Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004Satisfied 03/09/2011
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satisfied

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Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004Satisfied 03/09/2011
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004Satisfied 03/09/2011
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004Satisfied 03/09/2011
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004Satisfied 03/09/2011
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004Satisfied 03/09/2011
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004Satisfied 03/09/2011
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 11/09/2004Registered 02/10/2004
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 11/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1987Registered 17/02/1987Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1983Registered 24/02/1983Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/07/1975Registered 18/07/1975Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/07/1975Registered 18/07/1975Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/02/1974Registered 11/02/1974Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/02/1974Registered 11/02/1974Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/02/1974Registered 11/02/1974Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/1973Registered 21/06/1973Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/03/1971Registered 05/04/1971Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/03/1971Registered 05/04/1971Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/03/1963Registered 15/03/1963Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/09/1961Registered 03/10/1961Satisfied 21/05/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/06/1961Registered 17/07/1961Satisfied 21/05/2004

CompanyRankvs 145+ SIC 01450 peers
52

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.13× · 2/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£8.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£10.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£332k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£928k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£5.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£743k

Current Liabilities

£5.8M

Fixed Assets

£16.1M

Debtors

£161k

Cost of Sales

£4.1M

Gross Profit

£4.2M

Admin Expenses

-£3.2M

Operating Profit

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

£646k

119avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£117k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.6M
NI contributions£220k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£4.9M
Assets less current liabilities£11.0M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.13+£586k
20230.36+£2.0M
20220.13+£429k
20212.00+£509k
20201.03—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.