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K. & C. Hird Limited

00973306

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

BENT LAITHE FARM, LANCASHIRE, BB8 7DZ
Incorporated 25/02/1970

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01410
Raising of dairy cattle
01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Christine Hird

secretary · Since 07/11/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Christine Hird

director · Since 07/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Kenneth George Hird

director · Since 07/11/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Mr Andrew Hird

director · Since 06/04/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Mr John Hird

director · Since 06/04/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kenneth George Hird

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 79

Bent Laithe Farm, Colne, BB8 7DZ

Notified 01/07/2016

Mrs Christine Hird

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Bent Laithe Farm, Colne, BB8 7DZ

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 815+ SIC 01410 peers
54

Financial strength37th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees60th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.84× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength9/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2026

Net Worth

£183k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£130k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£27k

Working capital

Current Assets

£138k

Current Liabilities

£165k

Fixed Assets

£211k

Debtors

£2k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£184k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20260.84-£822
20250.85+£51k
20240.46-£2k
20230.47-£8k
20220.53-£3k
20210.53-£5k
20200.55-£6k
20190.56—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.