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R & S Shires (Farmers) Limited

00703703

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

GRANGE FARM, PRESTON CAPES, NORTHANTS, NN11 3TQ
Incorporated 20/09/1961

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Susan Elisabeth Shires

secretary · Since 31/10/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Richard Alastair Hyde Shires

director · Since 31/10/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Susan Elisabeth Shires

director · Since 31/10/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Susan Elisabeth Shires

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 65

Grange Farm, Preston Capes, Northants, NN11 3TQ

Notified 01/06/2016

Mr Richard Alastair Hyde Shires

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 68

Grange Farm, Preston Capes, Northants, NN11 3TQ

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/01/2007Registered 02/02/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/09/2006Registered 29/09/2006

CompanyRankvs 195+ SIC 01500 peers
74

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 85.8× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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84
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£19k

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202485.80+£939k
202311.14-£233k
20228.80-£239k
20217.13-£395k
202032.46-£177k
201913.58-£228k
20184.54—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.