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Richard Epton (Farms)

00684234

active
Private Unlimited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

RESERVOIR COTTAGE DENTON MANOR FARM, GRANTHAM, NG32 1LN
Incorporated 23/02/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2022

total exemption full

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Harriet Huntsman

secretary · Since 23/02/2001

SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 61

Mr David Martin Epton

director · Since 23/02/2001

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Martin Epton

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 62

Reservoir Cottage, Denton Manor Farm, Grantham, NG32 1LN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/12/1995Registered 03/01/1996Satisfied 06/11/1997
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/05/1993Registered 11/05/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1993Registered 26/03/1993Satisfied 06/11/1997

CompanyRankvs 532+ SIC 01110 peers
66

Financial strength67th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.21× · 20/20
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 strength17/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2022

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£726k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£991k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£160k

Fixed Assets

£664k

Debtors

£117k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20227.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.