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H. Padfield And Sons Limited

01985497

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

BOVINGER LODGE, ONGAR, CM5 0LT
Incorporated 04/02/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

29/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/08/2025

Due 14/09/2026

Overdue

Industry

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

Officers

Margaret Padfield

secretary · Since 31/08/1991

BRITISH · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Margaret Padfield

director · Since 31/08/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Stephen James Padfield

director · Since 31/08/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Charles James Padfield

director · Since 01/09/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Thomas Padfield

director · Since 01/09/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Stephen James Padfield

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

Bovinger Lodge, Morton, Ongar, CM5 0LT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1146+ SIC 01110 peers
62

Financial strength43th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.89× · 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 strength11/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£481k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£67k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£2.8M

Debtors

£1.1M

60avg. employees+60

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£3.8M
Assets less current liabilities£4.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.89-£21k
20242.04-£2k
20232.02—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.