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M.P. Kemp Limited

01435133

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

THICKTHORN FARM, NORWICH, NR9 3AU
Incorporated 05/07/1979

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mrs Joan Mary Kemp

director · Since 07/09/1979

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Also on 19 other boards

Mr Martin Paul Kemp

director · Since 07/09/1979

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Joan Mary Kemp

secretary · Since 31/03/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin Paul Kemp

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 80

Thickthorn Farm, Norwich Road, Norwich, NR9 3AU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Joan Mary Kemp

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 81

Thickthorn Farm, Norwich Road, Norwich, NR9 3AU

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 2022+ SIC 01110 peers
57

Financial strength77th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.44× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£550k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£4.1M

Debtors

£351k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£681k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£335k
Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.44+£154k
20240.48+£1.1M
20220.29-£46k
20210.30+£87k
20200.28—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.