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Barton & Co. (Farmers) Limited

01867591

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

HALL FARM, RETFORD, DN22 9ER
Incorporated 29/11/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/06/2026

Due 09/07/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mr William Edward Barton

director · Since 12/07/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 10 other boards

Mr George William Barton

director · Since 06/10/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Harry Charles Barton

director · Since 06/10/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

W E Barton & Sons Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Hall Farm, Saundby, Retford, DN22 9ER

Reg: 12400247 · Companies House · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 19/05/2020

Former PSCs

Mr William Edward Barton

Ceased 19/05/2020

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/03/2022Registered 29/03/2022
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/05/2020Registered 21/05/2020
Charge
outstanding

HARRY CHARLES BARTON · KAREN JUDITH BARTON · GEORGE WILLIAM BARTON · ALISTAIR SAMUEL BARTON · THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS ENTITLED

Created 05/04/2019Registered 05/04/2019

CompanyRankvs 594+ SIC 01110 peers
69

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.62× · 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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£3.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£510k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£817k

Fixed Assets

£4.4M

Debtors

£791k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.2M
Assets less current liabilities£4.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.62+£129k
20241.50-£3.5M
20231.32—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.