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Cantella Farms Limited

02032835

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CANTELLA FARM BEARLEY ROAD, SOLIHULL, B95 6HY
Incorporated 01/07/1986

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
93110
Operation of sports facilities

Officers

Mr James Leslie Mason

director · Since 23/10/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr Robert Joseph Mason

director · Since 23/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert Joseph Mason

secretary · Since 27/01/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Beverley Haynes

director · Since 24/09/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Leslie Mason

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 60

Cantella Farm, Bearley Road, Solihull, B95 6HY

Notified 23/10/2016

Mrs Beverley Haynes

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 58

Cantella Farm, Bearley Road, Solihull, B95 6HY

Notified 23/10/2016

Mr Robert Joseph Mason

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 56

Cantella Farm, Bearley Road, Solihull, B95 6HY

Notified 23/10/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Created 22/10/1986Registered 23/10/1986Satisfied 18/05/2018

CompanyRankvs 1090+ SIC 01500 peers
65

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.83× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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71
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£678k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£158k

Working capital

Current Assets

£798k

Current Liabilities

£956k

Fixed Assets

£3.9M

Debtors

£42k

33avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£65k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Signed by Mrs B Haynes Mr R J Mason 28/10/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.83+£169k
20230.82+£259k
20220.81+£176k
20210.52+£642k
20200.34+£125k
20190.44+£62k
20180.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.