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F. Machin & Sons Limited

01342080

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

LOW FARM, YORK, YO61 4RW
Incorporated 02/12/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/11/2025

Due 21/11/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Wendy Elizabeth Machin

director · Since 16/02/2001

FARM DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Wendy Elizabeth Machin

secretary · Since 30/04/2006

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 7 other boards

Mr William Frank Machin

director · Since 04/05/2011

FARM DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Frank Machin

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 44

Low Farm, York, YO61 4RW

Notified 10/03/2022

Mrs Wendy Elizabeth Machin

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 77

Low Farm, York, YO61 4RW

Notified 10/03/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Edward Machin

Ceased 10/03/2022

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 31/08/2007Registered 08/09/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/09/2006Registered 19/09/2006Satisfied 07/02/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/09/2006Registered 19/09/2006Satisfied 29/11/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/01/2006Registered 19/01/2006Satisfied 29/11/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/01/2006Registered 19/01/2006Satisfied 29/11/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/01/2006Registered 19/01/2006Satisfied 29/11/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/01/2006Registered 19/01/2006Satisfied 29/11/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/01/2006Registered 19/01/2006Satisfied 29/11/2007
charge
satisfied

EURO SALES FINANCE PLC

Created 27/09/2002Registered 27/09/2002Satisfied 17/01/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/12/2001Registered 14/12/2001Satisfied 17/01/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/06/2001Registered 30/06/2001Satisfied 17/01/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/12/1999Registered 08/12/1999Satisfied 17/01/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/01/1986Registered 27/01/1986Satisfied 29/11/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/01/1986Registered 27/01/1986Satisfied 17/01/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1978Registered 31/03/1978Satisfied 29/11/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1978Registered 31/03/1978Satisfied 10/01/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1978Registered 29/03/1978Satisfied 17/01/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1978Registered 29/03/1978Satisfied 17/01/2006

CompanyRankvs 1509+ SIC 01500 peers
60

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.68× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£25k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£246k

Working capital

Current Assets

£514k

Current Liabilities

£761k

Fixed Assets

£3.6M

Debtors

£27k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£4k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 24.0 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.68+£7k
20240.72+£82k
20230.85+£178k
20221.76+£105k
20212.45+£133k
20200.72+£114k
20191.68—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.