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F.J. Dakin & Son Limited

01482283

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

HALLFIELD HOUSE MARSHALL COURT, THE BOWLEY, DERBY, DE74 2BD
Incorporated 29/02/1980

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/01/2026

Due 07/02/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Ian Ernest Dakin

secretary · Since 24/01/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 87

Also on 1 other board

Mr Ian Ernest Dakin

director · Since 24/01/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 87

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Sheila Katheryn Dakin

director · Since 24/01/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Matthew Robert Dakin

director · Since 07/01/2000

FARMING

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Sheila Katheryn Dakin

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 81

Hallfield House, Marshall Court, The Bowley, Derby, DE74 2BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ian Ernest Dakin

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 87

Hallfield House, Marshall Court, The Bowley, Derby, DE74 2BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 2467+ SIC 01500 peers
46

Financial strength59th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.34× · 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 strength15/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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

£65k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£227k

Working capital

Current Assets

£115k

Current Liabilities

£342k

Fixed Assets

£292k

Debtors

£11k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£1k
Signed by Mr I E Dakin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.34-£47k
20240.42-£36k
20230.61-£13k
20220.67+£3k
20210.56+£16k
20200.62-£3k
20191.73-£912
20170.64—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.