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Bucher Farms Limited

01193381

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

HALL FARM, DISS, IP22 2TQ
Incorporated 11/12/1974

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

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

Officers

Mrs Rosemary Avril Bucher

secretary · Since 08/05/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mr John Kenneth Bucher

director · Since 08/05/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 89

Mrs Rosemary Avril Bucher

director · Since 08/05/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mr James Robert Bucher

director · Since 29/09/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Robert Bucher

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

Hall Farm, Knettishall, Diss, IP22 2TQ

Notified 04/05/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/09/2017Registered 13/09/2017
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/07/2017Registered 19/07/2017

CompanyRankvs 172+ SIC 01110 peers
74

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 13.35× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£23k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£175k

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

Debtors

£11k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£711k
Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Signed by 01193381 2024-04-01 2025-03-31 01193381 2025-03-31 01193381 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2025-03-31 01193381 core:HirePurchasPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202513.35-£44k
202413.92-£166k
202312.79+£140k
202213.81+£136k
202111.57

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.