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Hugh Lowe Farms Limited

02477268

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

BARONS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5NF
Incorporated 05/03/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/03/2026

Due 30/03/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Ms Marion Frances Regan

director · Since 05/03/1992

MD & SEC

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Jonathan Peter Regan

director · Since 25/11/1997

IT EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Thomas Edward Pearson

director · Since 28/07/2011

FARMS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Amelia Mclean

director · Since 31/12/2019

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Amelia Mclean

secretary · Since 31/03/2021

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Barons Place Holdings Limited

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

Barons Place, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5NF

Reg: 07861583 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/12/2019

Former PSCs

Ms Marion Frances Regan

Ceased 31/12/2019

Mr Jonathan Peter Regan

Ceased 31/12/2019

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 26/03/2020Registered 10/04/2020
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/03/2014Registered 10/03/2014
charge
satisfied

J P REGAN & M. F. REGAN, D A PHILIPS & CO LTD

Created 05/05/2010Registered 18/05/2010Satisfied 06/05/2020
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2007Registered 31/03/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2007Registered 31/03/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/06/2006Registered 22/06/2006Satisfied 12/03/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/04/1997Registered 09/05/1997Satisfied 07/04/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/04/1997Registered 09/05/1997Satisfied 12/03/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/04/1997Registered 28/04/1997Satisfied 07/04/2007
charge
satisfied

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 06/01/1992Registered 16/01/1992Satisfied 07/04/2007

CompanyRankvs 2277+ SIC 01500 peers
38

Financial strength51th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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2277Hugh Lowe Farms Limited
58
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength13/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£22k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£543k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£2.7M

Debtors

£10.4M

Cost of Sales

£19.1M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£473k

360avg. employees-14

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£32k
Dividends paid-£200k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2024+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.