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J.W.Franklin Limited

00820171

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
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

GRAVELEY HALL FARM, HITCHIN, SG4 7LU
Incorporated 21/09/1964

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/12/2025

Due 31/12/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Timothy John Franklin

director · Since 06/01/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Timothy John Franklin

secretary · Since 31/05/2006

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Angela Jennie Franklin

director · Since 31/05/2006

HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Timothy John Franklin

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 71

Graveley Hall Farm, Hitchin, SG4 7LU

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Timothy John Franklin

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 10/10/1964Registered 10/12/1964

CompanyRankvs 1494+ SIC 01110 peers
58

Financial strength48th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees69th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.88× · 16/20
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 strength12/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£668k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£123k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£84k

Working capital

Current Assets

£179k

Current Liabilities

£95k

Fixed Assets

£599k

Debtors

£24k

4avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£7k

Director Loans(2022)

Company owes directors£1k

People Costs(2017)

Wages & salaries£53k
NI contributions£686

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£683k
Signed by Mr Timothy J Franklin 19/11/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.88+£61k
20242.34+£15k
20233.04+£36k
20222.87+£30k
20212.39+£56k
20201.74-£717
20191.60-£24k
20172.09—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.