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L.T.Bichan & Company Limited

00699640

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

LITTLE WEST FARM MELFORD ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP29 4PX
Incorporated 28/07/1961

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

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

Officers

Mrs Elizabeth Anne Lawson

director · Since 06/07/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Harry Alastair Lawson

director · Since 27/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Mr Oliver Leslie Lawson

director · Since 27/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 28

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Elizabeth Anne Lawson

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 63

Little West Farm, Melford Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4PX

Notified 27/03/2023

Mr Harry Alastair Lawson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 32

Little West Farm, Melford Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4PX

Notified 04/09/2025

Mr Oliver Leslie Lawson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 28

Little West Farm, Melford Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4PX

Notified 04/09/2025

Former PSCs

Trustees Of Lt Bichan 1997 Discretionary Settlement

Ceased 27/03/2023

Exors Of Leslie Tulloch Bichan

Ceased 01/02/2022

Mrs Anne Margaret Bichan

Ceased 04/09/2025

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BRITISH LINEN BANK

Created 13/10/1964Registered 03/11/1964Satisfied 04/11/2011
charge
satisfied

BRITISH LINEN BANK

Created 21/11/1961Registered 24/11/1961Satisfied 04/11/2011

CompanyRankvs 2127+ SIC 01110 peers
55

Financial strength17th percentile among SIC peers · 4/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.42× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength4/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£9k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£775k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£669k

Working capital

Current Assets

£821k

Current Liabilities

£151k

Fixed Assets

£23k

Debtors

£3k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£9k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£692k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.42-£632k
20243.79+£313k
20232.27+£60k
20211.62+£37k
20201.30+£96k
20190.64—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.