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Cottage Farms (Horsmonden) Limited

00744320

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

- CHURN LANE, TONBRIDGE, TN12 8HW
Incorporated 17/12/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/11/2025

Due 05/12/2026

On track

Industry

01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts

Officers

Mr. Christopher Browning

director · Since 12/04/1999

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. Christopher Browning

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

British · England · Age 59

-, Churn Lane, Tonbridge, TN12 8HW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

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Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/09/2013Registered 05/09/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/07/2010Registered 06/08/2010Satisfied 16/02/2023
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/10/2001Registered 02/11/2001
charge
satisfied

CHARLES PETER CARTWRIGHT

Created 09/12/1998Registered 16/12/1998Satisfied 15/08/2013
charge
outstanding

SIR WILLIAM GARTNWAITE

Created 21/11/1989Registered 05/12/1989
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/11/1989Registered 07/11/1989Satisfied 16/02/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/09/1987Registered 23/09/1987Satisfied 16/02/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/06/1981Registered 04/06/1981Satisfied 16/02/2023
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/01/1976Registered 19/01/1976
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD.

Created 21/05/1969Registered 22/07/1969Satisfied 11/01/2002

CompanyRankvs 63+ SIC 01250 peers
55

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.53× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£8.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£377k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.8M

Fixed Assets

£7.0M

Debtors

£1.3M

Cost of Sales

£6.4M

Gross Profit

£2.5M

Admin Expenses

£2.1M

Operating Profit

£714k

Profit After Tax

£265k

113avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£155k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.3M
NI contributions£306k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£174k
Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.53+£110k
20240.19+£112k£9.6M
20230.39-£266k£9.6M
20220.49-£153k
20210.59-£26k
20200.54-£52k
20190.69+£627k£992k
20171.07

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.