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J.E. Archer & Sons (Farmers) Limited

01217673

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

GRANGE FARM, DERBY, DE65 5FW
Incorporated 27/06/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/04/2026

Due 19/04/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Josephine Mary Archer

director · Since 10/04/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 83

Mr Brian Archer

director · Since 18/07/2003

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Brian Archer

secretary · Since 01/12/2006

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Joseph Dennis Archer

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 90

The Gables, Alkmonton, Ashbourne, DE6 3DH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Brian Archer

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Grange Farm, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5FW

Notified 06/04/2016

Josephine Mary Archer

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 83

The Gables, Alkmonton, Ashbourne, DE6 3DH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 21/05/1990Registered 08/06/1990
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 05/10/1989Registered 10/10/1989
charge
outstanding

WILLIAMS & GLYN'S BANK PLC

Created 29/12/1984Registered 17/01/1984
charge
outstanding

WILLIAMS & GLYN'S BANK LTD

Created 12/07/1976Registered 19/07/1976

CompanyRankvs 759+ SIC 01500 peers
65

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.24× · 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 strength20/25 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.

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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£611k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£955

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£53k

Working capital

Current Assets

£275k

Current Liabilities

£221k

Fixed Assets

£634k

Debtors

£52k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£6k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£27k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£51k
Assets less current liabilities£688k
Signed by Mr B J Archer Mr J D Archer 23 June 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.24+£4k
20231.22-£17k
20221.47+£81k
20211.38+£44k
20201.12-£10k
20191.12+£17k
20181.29—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.