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Barton & Co. (Farmers) Limited

01867591

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

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

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

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 41

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

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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
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/05/2016Registered 02/06/2016Satisfied 04/09/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/05/1997Registered 14/05/1997Satisfied 04/09/2020
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 24/05/1996Registered 07/06/1996Satisfied 01/08/2000
charge
satisfied

THE TRUSTEES OF THE BARTON & COMPANY (FARMERS) (RETIREMENT BENEFIT) SCHEME(SEE FORM 395 FOR NAM

Created 01/04/1992Registered 02/04/1992Satisfied 20/07/2013
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 21/12/1988Registered 29/12/1988Satisfied 20/07/2013

CompanyRankvs 614+ SIC 01110 peers
69

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.5× · 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£3.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£407k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£812k

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£379k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

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

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.50-£3.5M
20231.32+£1.9M
20221.32+£455k
20210.96+£294k
20200.75+£2.6M
20190.75+£118k
20180.70—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.