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J. Darlington & Son Limited

01304330

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 12 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

BRICKFIELD FARM, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 2XJ
Incorporated 23/03/1977

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01410
Raising of dairy cattle
01420
Raising of other cattle and buffaloes

Officers

Mr Peter Darlington

secretary · Since 31/12/1990

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Peter Darlington

director · Since 31/12/1990

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter Darlington

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 68

Brickfield Farm, Leesthorpe, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2XJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Winston Osborne

Ceased 13/11/2025

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CompanyRankvs 567+ SIC 01410 peers
50

Financial strength50th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.32× · 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 strength13/25 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.

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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£399k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£29k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£524k

Working capital

Current Assets

£250k

Current Liabilities

£774k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£33k

45avg. employees

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£71k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£800k
Signed by Mr Peter Darlington 30/01/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.32+£56k
20240.52+£21k
20230.28+£32k
20220.29+£68k
20210.20+£11k
20200.18-£27k
20190.16-£54k
20180.24—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.