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Chicory Crops Limited

01003444

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

NETWORK HOUSE, ROTHERWAS, HR2 6JT
Incorporated 26/02/1971

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/11/2025

Due 21/11/2026

On track

Industry

01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts
72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Officers

Kerrie Creed

secretary · Since 02/06/2008

BRITISH

Mr Jacob Simpson

director · Since 23/03/2009

FRUIT FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mr Rupert Simpson

director · Since 23/03/2009

FRUIT FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jacob Simpson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 45

Network House, Rotherwas, HR2 6JT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Rupert Simpson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 43

Network House, Rotherwas, HR2 6JT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/08/2016Registered 03/08/2016
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 17/05/2013Registered 25/05/2013
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 16/10/1973Registered 23/10/1973

CompanyRankvs 72+ SIC 01250 peers
58

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.39× · 2/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

£882k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£326k

Working capital

Current Assets

£209k

Current Liabilities

£536k

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£174k

24avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2019)

Dividends paid£4k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.39+£19k
20230.46-£57k
20220.43-£197k
20210.75+£153k
20200.49+£69k
20190.41-£42k
20180.57

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.