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M. & R. Kirkham & Sons Limited

01408316

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

BLYTHE HOUSE FARM, SOLIHULL, B92 0LD
Incorporated 10/01/1979

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Philip Michael Kirkham

director · Since 25/08/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Deborah Kirkham

director · Since 18/06/2008

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Deborah Kirkham

secretary · Since 01/07/2008

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Simon Philip Kirkham

director · Since 17/01/2020

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Deborah Kirkham

50–75% shares
Significant control

British · England · Age 68

Blythe House Farm, Solihull, B92 0LD

Notified 24/08/2016

Charges6 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1160+ SIC 01500 peers
60

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.27× · 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 strength23/25 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£459k

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£5.0M

Debtors

£192k

12avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£18k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£81k
Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.27+£284k
20240.22-£114k
20230.34+£202k
20220.37+£69k
20210.44-£602k
20200.40-£6k
20190.43+£153k
20170.43—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.