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Ian Kemsley Farms Limited

02249847

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HOOKS HOLE, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8DA
Incorporated 29/04/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/04/2026

Due 18/04/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Ian William Kemsley

director · Since 04/04/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Sarah Jane Kemsley

director · Since 28/02/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Mr James Frederick William Kemsley

director · Since 19/04/2013

FARMER

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 34

Also on 3 other boards

Max Louis Michael Kemsley

director · Since 19/04/2013

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian William Kemsley

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Hooks Hole, Chestnut Street, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE WILLIAM BARROWS CHARITY

Created 08/12/2022Registered 19/12/2022
charge
outstanding

ELIZABETH SARAH ALICIA GASCOYNE-GIDDY · ALLAN VICTOR PAYNEAS TRUSTEES OF THE A C GASCOYNE DECEASED WILL TRUST

Created 22/10/1997Registered 04/11/1997

CompanyRankvs 111+ SIC 01110 peers
76

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.64× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 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 30/04/2026

Net Worth

£8.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.1M

Current Liabilities

£669k

Fixed Assets

£4.1M

Debtors

£2.8M

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£355k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£8.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20267.64+£1.1M
20252.78-£419k
20247.53+£241k
20237.74—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.