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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
  • 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 87

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 87

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

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 21/03/2024Registered 26/03/2024
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 02/11/2009Registered 06/11/2009

CompanyRankvs 121+ SIC 01130 peers
73

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.52× · 16/20
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.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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 05/04/2026

Net Worth

£4.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£355k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£928k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£2.1M

48avg. employees+48

Tax at Year End(2025)

Corp tax£0

People Costs(2025)

Wages & salaries£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£5.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.52+£515k
20251.47+£343k
20241.47-£1k
20231.32—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.