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J.W.Spencer Farms Limited

00875005

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

LANCASTER PARK, THETFORD, IP26 4PE
Incorporated 25/03/1966

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Marjorie Irene Webb

director · Since 18/10/1991

MARRIED WOMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 87

Mrs Karen Webb

director · Since 02/01/2009

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Alexander Spencer Webb

director · Since 30/05/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael Brian Webb

secretary · Since 31/03/2018

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Alexander Spencer Webb

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 59

1st Floor Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Karen Webb

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

1st Floor Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE

Notified 31/03/2025

Mrs Kathryn Davies

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

1st Floor Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE

Notified 31/03/2025

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/11/2019Registered 15/11/2019
Charge
outstanding

THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF CHRIST'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Created 18/02/2014Registered 25/02/2014
charge
outstanding

THE MASTER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF CHRIST'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Created 08/10/2012Registered 11/10/2012
charge
outstanding

NORWICH DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED

Created 01/02/2006Registered 16/12/2008
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/12/2008Registered 13/12/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/02/2007Registered 09/02/2007Satisfied 05/05/2016

CompanyRankvs 1151+ SIC 01110 peers
62

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.57× · 6/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£13.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£449k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.7M

Fixed Assets

£17.7M

Debtors

£408k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£159k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1k
Bank loans & overdrafts£222k
Assets less current liabilities£16.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.57+£4.8M
20241.06+£522k
20231.37+£454k
20220.91-£18k
20211.45+£523k
20202.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.