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Macleans Farms (Essex) Limited

01763369

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

1 Second Avenue, Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, CO9 2SU
Incorporated 21/10/1983

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/02/2026

Due 24/02/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Charles William Maclean

director · Since 21/02/1991

FARMER (DIRECTOR)

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 2 other boards

Charles William Maclean

director

British · England · Age 67

Former

Lennox Cran Maclean

director · Resigned 18/11/2012

Stella Molly Maclean

secretary · Resigned 02/04/2025

Stella Molly Maclean

director · Resigned 02/04/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles William Maclean

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

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
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/08/1995Registered 03/08/1995

Change History

status → active
2026-07-13

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-13

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 1 Second Avenue
2026-07-13

1 SECOND AVENUE

post town → Halstead
2026-07-13

HALSTEAD

CompanyRankvs 2395+ SIC 01500 peers
47

Financial strength63th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.39× · 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£107k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£153k

Working capital

Current Assets

£97k

Current Liabilities

£250k

Fixed Assets

£510k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£357k
Prepared with BTCSoftware AP Solution 2026 14.1.02

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.39-£5k
20240.44-£19k
20230.60—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.