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Lower Cholwell Farm Limited

00820342

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)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ABACUS HOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL4 8JY
Incorporated 23/09/1964

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/01/2026

Due 29/01/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Philip Cleave

secretary · Since 15/01/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Mr David Alexander Cleave

director · Since 15/01/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 90

Mr Philip Cleave

director · Since 15/01/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Martin Cleave

director · Since 01/10/1997

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Alexander Cleave

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 90

153, Clifton Road, Paignton, TQ3 3LS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Philip Cleave

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Lower Cholwell Farm, Harberton, Totnes, TQ9 7RZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges8 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

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charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/07/1976Registered 13/07/1976
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/06/1975Registered 26/06/1975
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 15/01/1965Registered 21/01/1965
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/12/1964Registered 02/12/1964

CompanyRankvs 998+ SIC 01500 peers
62

Financial strength39th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 26.96× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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998Lower Cholwell Farm Limited
72
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.

Employees12/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£110k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£153k

Working capital

Current Assets

£159k

Current Liabilities

£6k

Fixed Assets

£264k

Debtors

£49k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£417k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202426.96
202344.41
20224.71
202114.51
202014.65
201914.21
201811.62

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.