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J. Wharton (Agriculture) Limited

00810506

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

VALLEY HOUSE VALLEY FARM, SWABY ALFORD, LN13 0BD
Incorporated 26/06/1964

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

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

Officers

Mr John Steven Wharton

director · Since 10/04/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 7 other boards

Michael John Daniells

director · Since 01/01/2007

FARM MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Mrs Angela Claire Birchall

director · Since 11/11/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Mr Joseph William Wharton

director · Since 11/11/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 3 other boards

Former

Mrs Fiona Lisbeth Wharton

secretary · Resigned 14/05/2026

Mrs Fiona Lisbeth Wharton

director · Resigned 14/05/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Steven Wharton

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

British · England · Age 82

Valley House Valley Farm, Swaby Alford, LN13 0BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Fiona Lisbeth Wharton

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 71

Valley House Valley Farm, Swaby Alford, LN13 0BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Joseph William Wharton

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 45

Valley House Valley Farm, North Lane, Swaby Alford, LN13 0BD

Notified 26/03/2021

Mrs Angela Claire Birchall

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 46

Valley House Valley Farm, North Lane, Swaby Alford, LN13 0BD

Notified 26/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Peter Stuart Fearn

Ceased 26/03/2021

Mrs Ruth Brewin

Ceased 26/03/2021

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/08/2002Registered 15/08/2002

CompanyRankvs 957+ SIC 01110 peers
60

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.45× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£9.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£4.9M

Fixed Assets

£13.1M

Debtors

£561k

Profit After Tax

£221k

12avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.45+£221k
20240.44-£25k
20230.45—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.