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W.Swinbank & Sons Limited

00687238

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

GREYSTONES, RICHMOND, DL11 7UB
Incorporated 21/03/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

05/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

05/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/09/2025

Due 14/10/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01420
Raising of other cattle and buffaloes

Officers

Mr Brian Victor Swinbank

secretary · Since 30/09/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 1 other board

Mr Brian Victor Swinbank

director · Since 30/09/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Andrew Swinbank

director · Since 01/07/1997

FARMER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr Ralph Watson Swinbank

director · Since 01/07/1997

FARMER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ralph Watson Swinbank

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

English · England · Age 54

Greystones, Richmond, DL11 7UB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Brian Victor Swinbank

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

English · England · Age 81

Greystones, Richmond, DL11 7UB

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr David Andrew Swinbank

Ceased 03/06/2025

Mrs Sybil Swinbank

Ceased 03/06/2025

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 533+ SIC 01110 peers
66

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.29× · 12/20
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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£479

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£258k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£886k

Fixed Assets

£4.0M

Debtors

£511k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£69k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£146k
Assets less current liabilities£4.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.29+£5k
20241.07-£127k
20231.32+£213k
20221.09+£409k
20210.93+£284k
20200.74+£104k
20190.65+£310k
20180.50—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.