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Macleans Farms (Essex) Limited

01763369

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

1 SECOND AVENUE, HALSTEAD, CO9 2SU
Incorporated 21/10/1983

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Charles William Maclean

director · Since 21/02/1991

FARMER (DIRECTOR)

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles William Maclean

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

1, Second Avenue, Halstead, CO9 2SU

Notified 10/02/2017

Former PSCs

Mrs Stella Molly Maclean

Ceased 02/04/2025

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
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charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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CompanyRankvs 2385+ SIC 01500 peers
47

Financial strength63th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.44× · 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 strength16/25 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£112k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£127k

Working capital

Current Assets

£99k

Current Liabilities

£227k

Fixed Assets

£511k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£384k
Prepared with BTCSoftware AP Solution 2025 12.1.01

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.44-£19k
20230.60-£47k
20221.05+£28k
20211.11+£22k
20201.10+£25k
20190.57+£15k
20180.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.