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C.J. Fountain & Son Ltd

01463653

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

DELAVALS FARM, WHITTLESEY, PE7 2HT
Incorporated 28/11/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/09/2025

Due 26/09/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Mr David John Fountain

director · Since 13/09/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Mrs Susan Ann Fountain

secretary · Since 02/07/2012

Also on 1 other board

Mr James David Fountain

director · Since 02/07/2012

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Mrs Susan Ann Fountain

director · Since 02/07/2012

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James David Fountain

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 39

Delavals Farm, 352 Benwick Road, Whittlesey, PE7 2HT

Notified 01/08/2018

Former PSCs

Mr David John Fountain

Ceased 24/06/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 17/03/2025Registered 18/03/2025
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/10/2011Registered 15/10/2011
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 05/01/1989Registered 13/01/1989Satisfied 14/08/2013

CompanyRankvs 378+ SIC 01110 peers
69

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.18× · 20/20
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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£246k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£430k

Working capital

Current Assets

£794k

Current Liabilities

£364k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£191k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£53k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.18+£120k
20232.01+£164k
20221.56+£34k
20211.79+£36k
20201.59-£35k
20191.70+£79k
20181.73—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.