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J. & P. Hedges (Farmers) Limited

00817975

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

LOWER CHILWORTH FARM, OXFORD, OX9 2JS
Incorporated 01/09/1964

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01420
Raising of other cattle and buffaloes

Officers

Miriam Doris Hedges

secretary · Since 31/12/1992

BRITISH

Alan Michael Hedges

director · Since 31/12/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · Age 84

Mr Leigh Michael Dorian Hedges

director · Since 01/08/1994

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Alan Michael Hedges

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 84

Lower Chilworth Farm, Milton Common, Thame, OX9 2JS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Leigh Michael Dorian Hedges

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Lower Chilworth Farm, Oxford, OX9 2JS

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Miriam Doris Hedges

Ceased 30/04/2026

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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Created 02/03/1998Registered 11/03/1998
charge
satisfied

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Created 22/11/1982Registered 26/11/1982Satisfied 13/03/1998

CompanyRankvs 2530+ SIC 01110 peers
38

Financial strength38th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.39× · 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 strength10/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£316k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£133k

Working capital

Current Assets

£84k

Current Liabilities

£216k

Fixed Assets

£596k

2avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£7k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£463k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.39+£35k
20240.52+£17k
20230.38+£110k
20200.55—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.