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R J Bower Limited

02604154

active
Private Limited Company
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

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

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

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 28/05/2024Registered 07/06/2024
Charge
satisfied

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

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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

CompanyRankvs 1816+ 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+£15k—
20220.44+£374k£219k
20210.32+£138k—
20200.23+£51k£171k
20191.02+£36k—
20180.72—£46k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.