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John S. Pile (Farms) Limited

00883650

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

MIDDLE FARM, LEWES, BN8 6LJ
Incorporated 18/07/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/11/2025

Due 18/11/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01500
Mixed farming
47110
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
56101
Licensed restaurants

Officers

Mrs Helen Mary Marsh

director · Since 01/01/2000

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Ian Charles Marsh

director · Since 01/01/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Sidney Pile

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 90

Middle Farm, Lewes, BN8 6LJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Helen Mary Marsh

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 63

Middle Farm, Lewes Road, Lewes, BN8 6LJ

Notified 04/11/2016

Mr Ian Charles Marsh

Significant control

British · England · Age 67

Middle Farm, Lewes Road, Lewes, BN8 6LJ

Notified 04/11/2016

Former PSCs

Mr John Sidney Pile

Ceased 08/07/2021

Mrs Vivienne Mary Pile

Ceased 11/11/2022

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/09/2014Registered 04/10/2014
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/04/1995Registered 11/05/1995

CompanyRankvs 1126+ SIC 01110 peers
62

Financial strength42th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.95× · 16/20
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 strength11/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

£443k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£198k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£298k

Working capital

Current Assets

£614k

Current Liabilities

£315k

Fixed Assets

£166k

Debtors

£130k

55avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£630
Assets less current liabilities£464k
Signed by Helen Marsh Ian Marsh 30/09/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.95-£8k
20231.70—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.