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O.W. Wortley & Sons Limited

01046506

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HOLMEBRINK FARM,, METHWOLD THETFORD, IP26 4PH
Incorporated 17/03/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

05/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Mr Andrew James Wortley

director · Since 31/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 4 other boards

Mr David Owen Wortley

director · Since 31/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Carol Ethel Butcher

director · Since 01/01/2003

FARM SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Paul Owen Wortley

director · Since 02/02/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Mr Daniel John Wortley

director · Since 18/12/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Mr Christopher Owen Wortley

director · Since 21/11/2025

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

O W Wortley & Sons Property Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Holmebrink Farm, 22 Thornham Road, Thetford, IP26 4PH

Reg: 13173816 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 03/02/2021

Former PSCs

Mr David Owen Wortley

Ceased 03/02/2021

Executors Of Mrs Rose Wortley (Dec'D)

Ceased 17/04/2017

Mr Andrew James Wortley

Ceased 03/02/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

DAVID OWEN WORTLEY · ANDREW JAMES WORTLEY · PAUL OWEN WORTLEY · MATTHEW WORTLEY · THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS ENTITLED

Created 07/01/2019Registered 10/01/2019
charge
satisfied

THE MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE O W WORTLEY & SONS LIMITED RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 11/10/2011Registered 12/10/2011Satisfied 23/11/2018
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2008Registered 14/10/2008
charge
satisfied

ANDREW JAMES WORTLEY,DAVID OWEN WORTLEY,PAUL WORTLEY AND CHRISTOPHER WORTLEY

Created 01/10/2008Registered 07/10/2008Satisfied 23/11/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/01/1987Registered 26/01/1987Satisfied 23/11/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/1986Registered 18/12/1986Satisfied 23/11/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/1986Registered 18/12/1986Satisfied 23/11/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/1986Registered 18/12/1986Satisfied 23/11/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/1986Registered 18/12/1986Satisfied 23/11/2018

CompanyRankvs 148+ SIC 01130 peers
67

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.77× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£12.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£8.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.7M

Current Liabilities

£3.1M

Fixed Assets

£4.9M

Debtors

£3.1M

0avg. employees-22

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£359k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£25k
Assets less current liabilities£13.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.77+£1.7M
20244.21+£829k
20234.07+£1.3M
20223.91-£10.2M
20213.58+£1.4M
20202.68+£1.1M
20192.28+£2.0M
20174.54

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.