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Whitsbury Farm & Stud Limited

01329943

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ESTATE OFFICE, WHITSBURY, SP6 3QP
Incorporated 14/09/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/05/2026

Due 13/06/2027

On track

Industry

01430
Raising of horses and other equines
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Christopher John Harper

director · Since 27/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 85

Also on 1 other board

Nicola Wynn Harper

director · Since 27/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Mr Edward John Harper

director · Since 02/09/2008

COMPANY DIRECTOR AND BLOODSTOCK BREEDER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Edward John Harper

secretary · Since 04/03/2010

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward John Harper

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 42

Estate Office, Manor Farm, Fordingbridge, SP6 3QP

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Christopher John Harper

Ceased 26/02/2021

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 01430 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.46× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Turnover

£14.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£41.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£34k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.8M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.7M

Current Liabilities

£4.0M

Fixed Assets

£49.8M

Debtors

£5.6M

Cost of Sales

£4.9M

Gross Profit

£9.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£5.1M

34avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£80k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.3M
NI contributions£169k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£10.1M
Assets less current liabilities£55.6M
Signed by Class 1Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.46+£24.5M
20235.21+£3.8M
20223.40+£586k
20212.87+£1.2M
20204.56+£595k
20192.82+£3.2M
20182.27

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.