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Birch Farms (Heywood) Limited

00756823

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

LOWER WHITTLE FARM, HEYWOOD, OL10 2QE
Incorporated 08/04/1963

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01410
Raising of dairy cattle

Officers

Mr Steven Frank Holt

director · Since 13/03/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Steven Frank Holt

secretary · Since 04/04/2017

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Shirley Ann Holt

director · Since 03/05/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven Frank Holt

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Rose Cottage, 2 Stock Nook, Heywood, OL10 2QF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Shirley Ann Holt

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 70

52, Hazelhurst Drive, Manchester, M24 6TL

Notified 03/05/2018

CompanyRankvs 505+ SIC 01410 peers
62

Financial strength42th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.86× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength11/25 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£250k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£219k

Working capital

Current Assets

£326k

Current Liabilities

£114k

Fixed Assets

£30k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£250k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.86+£0
20252.86-£86k
20244.50-£349k
20237.53+£368k
20229.96+£3k
20215.39+£26k
20205.29+£27k
20195.80+£46k
20184.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.