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Bryan Read Limited

02496878

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

CHURCH FARM, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 4LJ
Incorporated 27/04/1990

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Bryan James Luscombe Read

director · Since 31/03/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Mrs Jacqueline Read

secretary · Since 24/05/2004

HORSE DEALER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Jacqueline Read

director · Since 24/05/2004

HORSE DEALER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 7 other boards

Mr James Courtney Read

director · Since 24/05/2004

FARM EMPLOYEE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Mr Samuel Bryan Read

director · Since 24/04/2014

FARM EMPLOYEE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bryan James Luscombe Read

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

British · England · Age 76

Laburnum Cottage, Calf Lane, Marlborough, SN18 4LQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 14/04/1994Registered 27/04/1994
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/07/1990Registered 06/07/1990
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/06/1990Registered 13/06/1990

CompanyRankvs 1698+ SIC 01500 peers
54

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.29× · 12/20
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.

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£716k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£687

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£209k

Working capital

Current Assets

£921k

Current Liabilities

£712k

Fixed Assets

£978k

Debtors

£236k

0avg. employees-9

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.29-£71k
20241.53-£251k
20232.40+£354k
20221.35+£80k
20211.22+£169k
20203.37+£285
20191.01+£28k
20171.01—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.