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D B Farming Limited

01740726

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

REEVES HOUSE FARM, BOLTON, BL5 3LY
Incorporated 19/07/1983

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01290
Growing of other perennial crops
38210
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste

Officers

David Bowling

director · Since 25/02/1991

PIG BREEDER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 2 other boards

David Bowling

secretary · Since 10/07/1999

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 2 other boards

Charlie James Bowling

director · Since 14/07/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Bowling

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

British · England · Age 73

Reeves House, Farm, Bolton, BL5 3LY

Notified 25/02/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2016Registered 07/11/2016
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/05/1999Registered 19/05/1999

CompanyRankvs 221+ SIC 01290 peers
45

Financial strength11th percentile among SIC peers · 3/25
Employees37th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.54× · 16/20
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 strength3/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2026

Net Worth

-£21k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£43k

Working capital

Current Assets

£122k

Current Liabilities

£79k

Fixed Assets

£713k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£756k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.54+£48k
20251.28+£90k
20244.65+£17k
20232.71+£24k
20224.62+£45k
20212.99-£6k
20201.80+£6k
20192.76

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.