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John Sheard(Farms)Limited

00720991

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE FARM OFFICE HOO FARM, BEDFORD, MK44 2AW
Incorporated 09/04/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/10/2025

Due 12/11/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Paul Mark William Sheard

director · Since 29/10/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Paul Mark William Sheard

secretary · Since 16/07/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Susan Jane Sheard

director · Since 16/07/2006

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

John Sheard Farms (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

The Farm Office Hoo Farm, Little Staughton Road, Bedford, MK44 2AW

Reg: 11153102 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 18/05/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Mark William Sheard

Ceased 22/03/2018

Mr Paul Mark William Sheard

Ceased 22/03/2018

Richard Sheard Farm Limited

Ceased 18/05/2018

Charges3 outstanding

charge
satisfied

JOHN TERRY SHEARD.

Created 17/07/1986Registered 22/07/1986Satisfied 02/02/2000
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/08/1985Registered 04/09/1985Satisfied 14/12/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/10/1977Registered 20/10/1977
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/10/1977Registered 20/10/1977
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 11/10/1977Registered 20/10/1977

CompanyRankvs 828+ SIC 01110 peers
62

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 21.99× · 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 strength21/25 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.

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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£4.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£130k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£98k

0avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£75k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202521.99+£60k
202432.76+£113k
202312.55+£24k
202211.50+£427k
20216.21-£28k
20207.16+£127k
20194.57+£389k
20184.87—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.