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Place Farm (Norwich) Ltd

00742670

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE FARM OFFICE PLACE FARM, NORWICH, NR8 6JN
Incorporated 30/11/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/07/2025

Due 26/07/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Henry Darling

director · Since 07/08/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nigel Geoffrey Darling

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 70

Long Meadow Barn, Intwood Farm, Norwich, NR4 6TQ

Notified 15/10/2019

Mr Henry Darling

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 39

The Main Farm Office, Intwood Farm, Norwich, NR4 6TQ

Notified 07/08/2023

Mrs Rosemary Angela Frances Darling

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 69

The Main Farm Office, Intwood Farm, Norwich, NR4 6TQ

Notified 07/08/2023

Former PSCs

Charity And Taylor (Electronic Services ) Ltd

Ceased 06/11/2018

C&T Holdings Ltd

Ceased 15/10/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 3305+ SIC 01500 peers
37

Financial strength6th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.29× · 2/20
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 strength2/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

-£95k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£277k

Working capital

Current Assets

£115k

Current Liabilities

£392k

Fixed Assets

£195k

5avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£82k
Signed by Mr H Darling 22 December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.29+£60k
20240.38-£34k
20230.08-£35k
20220.46+£4k
20210.69-£12k
20200.77—
20190.88—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.