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Biddenden Vineyards Limited

01202120

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

LITTLE WHATMANS FARM, KENT, TN27 8DF
Incorporated 03/03/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/03/2026

Due 25/03/2027

On track

Industry

11030
Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines

Officers

Mrs Sally Louise Barnes

secretary · Since 23/10/1997

HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Richard Julian Barnes

director · Since 12/05/1998

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Sally Louise Barnes

director · Since 12/05/1998

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Julian Barnes

50–75% shares
ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
50–75% votes
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Little Whatmans Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Ashford, TN27 8DF

Notified 06/04/2016

Brachers Trust Corporation Limited

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

Somerfield House, 59 London Road, Maidstone, ME16 8JH

Reg: 08846453 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 02/04/2024

Former PSCs

Private Capital Trustees Limited

Ceased 02/04/2024

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 03/12/2001Registered 06/12/2001
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/04/1996Registered 01/05/1996
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 10/11/1980Registered 14/11/1980

CompanyRankvs 44+ SIC 11030 peers
65

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.79× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£662k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£148k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£153k

Working capital

Current Assets

£579k

Current Liabilities

£732k

Fixed Assets

£990k

Debtors

£179k

38avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£48k
Assets less current liabilities£885k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.79+£66k
20231.47+£13k
20221.69+£35k
20211.98+£101k
20201.30+£162k
20191.20+£162k
20181.02+£11k
20171.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.