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Biddenden Vineyards Limited

01202120

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Little Whatmans Farm, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8DF
Incorporated 03/03/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

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 66

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

Sally Louise Barnes

secretary · Since 23/10/1997

British

Richard Julian Barnes

director · Since 12/05/1998

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Sally Louise Barnes

director · Since 12/05/1998

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Former

Joyce Mary Barnes

secretary · Resigned 23/10/1997

Joyce Mary Barnes

director · Resigned 12/05/1998

Richard Arthur Barnes

director · Resigned 29/08/2006

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 66

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

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-24

Active

typeltd
2026-07-24

Private Limited Company

address line1Little Whatmans Farm
2026-07-24

LITTLE WHATMANS FARM

post townKent
2026-07-24

KENT

officer appointedBARNES, Sally Louise
2026-07-24
officer appointedBARNES, Richard Julian
2026-07-24
officer appointedBARNES, Sally Louise
2026-07-24

CompanyRankvs 19+ SIC 11030 peers
71

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.01× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£649k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£113k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£8k

Working capital

Current Assets

£651k

Current Liabilities

£643k

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£197k

33avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£43k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.01-£13k
20240.79+£66k
20231.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.