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G.& B.Dobson Limited

01007609

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ESTATE OFFICE THORPE FARM, LOUTH, LN11 0SB
Incorporated 13/04/1971

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Charles Henry Dobson

director · Since 18/09/1991

FARMER/DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Grace Ann Dobson

director · Since 18/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 93

Valda Mackenzie Dobson

secretary · Since 29/04/1994

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Valda Mackenzie Dobson

director · Since 08/06/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Amy Sarah Jobe

director · Since 20/03/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles Henry Dobson

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 71

Park House, Church Lane South Elkington, Louth, LN11 0SA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Amy Sarah Jobe

25–50% shares
ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
25–50% votes
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 45

Estate Office, Thorpe Farm, Louth, LN11 0SB

Notified 25/06/2020

Mr Stephen John Savage

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 73

Estate Office, Thorpe Farm, Louth, LN11 0SB

Notified 25/06/2020

Former PSCs

Mrs Grace Ann Dobson

Ceased 25/06/2020

Valda Mackenzie Dobson

Ceased 01/07/2024

Charges2 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 36+ SIC 01500 peers
79

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 15.6× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 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

£5.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£514k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£148k

Fixed Assets

£3.5M

Debtors

£82k

22avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£4k
Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202415.60+£191k
202312.82+£126k
20227.76+£309k
20217.23+£104k
20205.80-£38k
20194.82+£91k
20183.91+£179k
20174.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.