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R J Bower Limited

02604154

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LOWER DRAYTON FARM, STAFFS, ST19 5RE
Incorporated 23/04/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/04/2026

Due 07/05/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01420
Raising of other cattle and buffaloes

Officers

Mr Raymond James Bower

director · Since 14/05/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 3 other boards

Valerie Jane James

secretary · Since 20/03/2009

BRITISH

Mr Richard John Bower

director · Since 15/05/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hatherton Hall Farm Limited

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

Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Stafford, ST19 5RE

Reg: 01138381 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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Created 19/03/2020Registered 07/04/2020Satisfied 08/01/2026
charge
outstanding

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Created 31/12/2012Registered 05/01/2013

CompanyRankvs 1793+ SIC 01110 peers
50

Financial strength52th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.43× · 2/20
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 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£800k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£90k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1000k

Working capital

Current Assets

£744k

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£4.8M

Debtors

£248k

68avg. employees+8

Tax at Year End

VAT£18k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£734k
Directors owe company£18k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Signed by Mr R J Bower 8 January 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.43-£26k£355k
20240.56+£104k£610k
20230.33——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.