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Stearn Farms Limited

00875088

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

Middle Farmhouse, Stanfield Road, Wymondham, NR18 9RN
Incorporated 25/03/1966

Previously known as

Chatteris Farms Limited · until 09/04/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/11/2025

Due 18/11/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Penelope Mary Stearn

secretary

British

Simon John Stearn

director

British · England · Age 71

Penelope Mary Stearn

director · Since 24/06/2009

British · England · Age 75

Alexandra Catherine Stearn

director · Since 08/09/2020

British · England · Age 43

Rupert Roger Paul Stearn

director · Since 11/12/2020

British · England · Age 42

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon John Stearn

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 71

Middle Farmhouse, Wymondham, NR18 9RN

Notified 06/04/2016

N B Stearn No. 1 Trust

25–50% shares

Middle Farmhouse, Gorse Loke, Wymondham, NR18 9RN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Rupert Roger Paul Stearn

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

British · England · Age 42

Middle Farmhouse, Wymondham, NR18 9RN

Notified 18/03/2026

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 08/01/2025Registered 08/01/2025
charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 31/03/2010Registered 16/04/2010
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 17/12/2002Registered 31/12/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 17/12/2002Registered 31/12/2002Satisfied 05/11/2024
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 17/12/2002Registered 31/12/2002Satisfied 08/09/2010
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 08/07/2002Registered 11/07/2002
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 08/07/2002Registered 09/07/2002Satisfied 08/09/2010
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 08/07/2002Registered 09/07/2002Satisfied 05/11/2024
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 07/06/2000Registered 15/06/2000Satisfied 24/04/2003
charge
satisfied

NINA BRENDA STEARN · DAVID GRAHAM HECKLES · EDWARD ARTHUR DANIELS · ROBERT JAMES RAILSTONE FILE.

Created 11/10/1983Registered 13/10/1983Satisfied 06/11/2001

Change History

status → active
2026-06-11

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-11

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Middle Farmhouse
2026-06-11

MIDDLE FARMHOUSE

post town → Wymondham
2026-06-11

WYMONDHAM

officer appointed → STEARN, Penelope Mary
2026-06-11
officer appointed → STEARN, Alexandra Catherine
2026-06-11
officer appointed → STEARN, Penelope Mary
2026-06-11
officer appointed → STEARN, Rupert Roger Paul
2026-06-11
officer appointed → STEARN, Simon John
2026-06-11

CompanyRankvs 62+ SIC 01500 peers
78

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.52× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£802k

9avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£163k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£190k
Assets less current liabilities£5.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.52+£599k
20242.22+£215k
20232.11+£14k
20222.32+£123k
20212.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.