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F.W. Dobson & Co. (Farms) Limited

01256351

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

HEDGEHOLME, DARLINGTON, DL2 3RS
Incorporated 29/04/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/10/2025

Due 07/11/2026

On track

Industry

01430
Raising of horses and other equines

Officers

Mr Andrew Charles Macoun Spalding

director · Since 22/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 1 other board

Naomi Claire Spalding

secretary · Since 18/12/2023

Dr Naomi Claire Spalding

director · Since 18/12/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Charles Macoun Spalding

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 67

Hedgeholme, Darlington, DL2 3RS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/07/1992Registered 29/07/1992

CompanyRankvs 367+ SIC 01430 peers
54

Financial strength63th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.91× · 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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£6k

Working capital

Current Assets

£83k

Current Liabilities

£91k

Fixed Assets

£62k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£56k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.91+£13k
20240.67-£55k
20231.03-£20k
20221.12-£9k
20211.19-£15k
20201.25+£22k
20190.92+£33k
20170.96

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.