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Bakewell Farms Limited

01212285

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

GATE COTTAGE GRANGE LANE, WORCESTER, WR2 6RW
Incorporated 13/05/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/07/2026

Due 07/08/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01450
Raising of sheep and goats
01629
01629

Officers

Richard James Birchley

director · Since 01/05/1999

FARM MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mrs Clare Meers

director · Since 24/10/2014

BUSINESS PROPRIETOR

BRITISH · FRANCE · Age 47

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard James Birchley

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 49

Gate Cottage, Grange Lane, Worcester, WR2 6RW

Notified 01/07/2016

Mrs Clare Meers

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 47

Gate Cottage, Grange Lane, Worcester, WR2 6RW

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/03/1994Registered 14/03/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/06/1980Registered 11/06/1980

CompanyRankvs 2804+ SIC 01110 peers
32

Financial strength15th percentile among SIC peers · 4/25
Employees37th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.41× · 2/20
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 strength4/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£4k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£869

Working capital

Current Assets

£603

Current Liabilities

£1k

Fixed Assets

£5k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.41-£54
20240.45-£224
20230.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.