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Chris Barber Limited

01609603

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

BERRYFIELDS FARM, MERIDEN COVENTRY, CV7 7LB
Incorporated 28/01/1982

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01460
Raising of swine/pigs

Officers

Mr Christopher Barber

secretary · Since 31/07/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Christopher Barber

director · Since 31/07/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Fiona Helen Barber

director · Since 31/07/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Chris Barber

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 73

Berryfields Farm, Meriden, Nr Coventry, CV7 7LB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Fiona Helen Barber

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 64

Berryfields Farm, Meriden, Nr Coventry, CV7 7LB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 1666+ SIC 01110 peers
52

Financial strength60th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.2× · 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.

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 30/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£29k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£284k

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£3.3M

Debtors

£10k

64avg. employees+12

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.1M
Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.20+£5k
20240.41+£103k
20232.49-£8k
20222.58-£37k
20213.30+£28k
20201.71+£188k
20192.28—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.