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Francis Shephard Limited

00833408

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

BISSBROOK FARM, WESTBURY, BA13 3RA
Incorporated 06/01/1965

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Francis Julian Shephard

director · Since 03/07/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Miss Lydia Catherine Anne Shephard

secretary · Since 27/08/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Francis Julian Shephard

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 70

Bissbrook Farm, Old Dilton, Westbury, BA13 3RA

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Esme Camilla Rachel Holland

Ceased 05/01/2021

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1985Registered 07/10/1985
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 27/09/1985Registered 07/10/1985Satisfied 01/10/1998
charge
outstanding

MARGARET L SHEPHARD

Created 31/12/1972Registered 08/01/1973
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/12/1972Registered 08/01/1973

CompanyRankvs 298+ SIC 01500 peers
72

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7× · 20/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£419k

Working capital

Current Assets

£489k

Current Liabilities

£70k

Fixed Assets

£622k

3avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20247.00+£74k
20234.42+£47k
20222.77+£77k
20212.11+£45k
20201.60+£23k
20191.23+£55k
20181.49-£27k
20171.62—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.