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Darby Nursery Stock Limited

00748302

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

OLD FELTWELL ROAD,, THETFORD,, IP26 4PW
Incorporated 29/01/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/08/2025

Due 04/09/2026

On track

Industry

01300
Plant propagation

Officers

Anthony Richard Darby

director · Since 01/09/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Georgina Sarah Jane Thomas

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 37

C/O Larking Gowen, 1st Floor Prospect House, Norwich, NR1 1RE

Notified 18/09/2020

Hannah Frances Louise Lacey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 40

C/O Larking Gowen, 1st Floor Prospect House, Norwich, NR1 1RE

Notified 18/09/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony Richard Darby

Ceased 18/09/2020

Mr John Adrian Darby

Ceased 12/12/2016

Charges7 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/02/2013Registered 07/02/2013
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/08/2011Registered 19/08/2011
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/04/1994Registered 26/04/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/04/1994Registered 25/04/1994Satisfied 04/06/1998
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/12/1993Registered 23/12/1993
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/05/1990Registered 07/06/1990
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/10/1989Registered 09/11/1989
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1988Registered 08/04/1988
charge
satisfied

KLEINWORT BENSON LIMITED

Created 15/03/1988Registered 16/03/1988Satisfied 02/02/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/04/1987Registered 15/04/1987Satisfied 20/06/1994

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 01300 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.48× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£948k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.1M

Current Liabilities

£415k

Fixed Assets

£678k

Debtors

£149k

65avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£19k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20247.48

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.