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E.Halsall & Sons Limited

00717402

active
Private Limited Company
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

DOCURAS FARM, COLCHESTER, CO4 5QB
Incorporated 08/03/1962

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr David Halsall

director · Since 29/12/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mr George Thomas Halsall

director · Since 19/02/2018

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Mrs Sally Ann Halsall

director · Since 19/02/2018

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Halsall

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 64

Docuras Farm, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5QB

Notified 16/02/2018

Mrs Sally Ann Halsall

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 58

Docuras Farm, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5QB

Notified 11/02/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Hugh Mair Halsall

Ceased 16/02/2018

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 02/02/2018Registered 16/02/2018
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/01/2018Registered 26/01/2018
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/03/1999Registered 11/03/1999
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/09/1988Registered 05/10/1988Satisfied 16/05/2023
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/08/1971Registered 31/08/1971

CompanyRankvs 2379+ SIC 01500 peers
51

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.62× · 6/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£253k

Working capital

Current Assets

£416k

Current Liabilities

£669k

Fixed Assets

£3.6M

Debtors

£162k

0avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£40k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.62-£43k
20240.65+£116k
20230.72-£17k
20220.60+£439k
20210.72-£188k
20201.05-£98k
20191.45-£1.6M
20171.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.