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Hackford Farms Limited

00976192

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

7 THE CLOSE, NORWICH, NR1 4DJ
Incorporated 03/04/1970

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/10/2025

Due 04/11/2026

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mrs Janet Margaret Skidmore

director · Since 26/11/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Mr Martin John Skidmore

secretary · Since 24/02/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Martin John Skidmore

director · Since 24/02/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Rachel Margaret Whittaker

director · Since 24/02/1998

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Janet Margaret Skidmore

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 80

7, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 29/09/2006Registered 04/10/2006
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/08/2001Registered 18/08/2001Satisfied 14/08/2018

CompanyRankvs 2482+ SIC 01110 peers
43

Financial strength33th percentile among SIC peers · 8/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.55× · 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 strength8/25 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.

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

£223k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£117k

Working capital

Current Assets

£141k

Current Liabilities

£258k

Fixed Assets

£392k

Debtors

£53k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£275k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.55-£56k
20240.65+£14k
20230.64+£36k
20220.61+£62k
20210.42-£34k
20200.57+£769
20190.66—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.