Barton Farms Limited(The)

00886404

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

38/40

Risk

Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BARTON HOUSE, MORETON IN MARSH, GL56 0PJ

Incorporated 25/08/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/08/2025

Due 15/08/2026

On track

Industry

01500

Mixed farming

02100

Silviculture and other forestry activities

41100

Development of building projects

55900

Other accommodation

Officers

Mr James Donald Bewley Caithie

director · Since 10/10/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Tara Alexandra Caithie

director · Since 15/05/2024

LAWYER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Hamish Cathie (Holdings) Limited

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9EE

Reg: Sc049686 · Scotland · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

C. HOARE & CO.

Created 09/07/2024Registered 10/07/2024

Charge

satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/08/2015Registered 29/08/2015Satisfied 10/07/2024

Charge

satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/08/2015Registered 29/08/2015Satisfied 10/07/2024

Charge

satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 03/04/2015Registered 11/04/2015Satisfied 10/07/2024

charge

satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 26/11/1993Registered 02/12/1993Satisfied 05/04/2024

charge

satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 18/06/1993Registered 03/07/1993Satisfied 05/04/2024

charge

satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/08/1992Registered 14/08/1992Satisfied 05/04/2024

charge

satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/08/1992Registered 14/08/1992Satisfied 05/04/2024

charge

satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/08/1992Registered 14/08/1992Satisfied 05/04/2024

charge

satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/08/1992Registered 14/08/1992Satisfied 05/04/2024

CompanyRankvs 1988+ SIC 01500 peers
55

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25

Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£363k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£143k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£5.6M

Debtors

£748k

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£30k

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.0M

Assets less current liabilities£5.4M

Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	0.89	-£396k
2024	0.15	-£113k
2023	0.18	-£292k
2022	0.19	-£180k
2021	0.17	-£84k
2020	0.25	-£73k
2019	0.35	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.