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Longwood Organic Farmers Limited

00821871

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LONGWOOD FARM, ICKLINGHAM ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP28 6TB
Incorporated 05/10/1964

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Louise Susan Unwin

secretary · Since 01/10/1994

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Matthew John Unwin

director · Since 01/10/1994

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Louise Susan Unwin

director · Since 01/02/1995

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Matthew John Unwin

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

Longwood Farm, Icklingham Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Louise Susan Unwin

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Longwood Farm, Icklingham Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/11/2011Registered 10/11/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/07/2003Registered 09/08/2003

CompanyRankvs 2266+ SIC 01500 peers
48

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£451k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£26k

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

-£227k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£501k
Signed by Matthew Unwin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2024—+£38k
20233.16+£43k
20222.31+£45k
20212.77+£24k
20203.93-£37k
20190.65+£25k
20180.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.