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M. Leggate & Sons (Produce) Limited

01396348

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

MAIN ROAD, BOSTON, PE22 9AA
Incorporated 27/10/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

05/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

05/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/09/2025

Due 02/10/2026

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mr Malcolm Leggate

secretary · Since 18/09/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 21 other boards

Mr Malcolm Leggate

director · Since 18/09/1991

PRODUCE MERCHANT DEALER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 21 other boards

Mr Neville Leggate

director · Since 18/09/1991

PRODUCE MERCHANT DEALER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Richard Maurice Leggate

director · Since 18/09/2012

FARM MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Neville Leggate

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 86

Main Road, Boston, PE22 9AA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard Maurice Leggate

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 44

75 High Street, Boston, PE21 8SX

Notified 10/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Malcolm Leggate

Ceased 10/09/2025

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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Created 20/07/1984Registered 28/07/1984Satisfied 15/01/2010
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Created 10/01/1983Registered 14/01/1983Satisfied 15/07/2004

CompanyRankvs 335+ SIC 01130 peers
47

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.47× · 12/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

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 financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£4.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£399k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£463k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£782k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£4.4M

Debtors

£1.7M

Admin Expenses

£548k

Profit After Tax

£343k

0avg. employees-49

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

Director Loans(2018)

Company owes directors£20k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£5.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.47+£343k
20241.47-£1k
20231.32-£37k
20221.40+£421k
20211.30+£319k
20201.22+£333k
20191.15+£11k
20181.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.