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W. Austen Richardson Limited

02683441

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

HUTTON FIELDS, RICHMOND, DL11 7HG
Incorporated 03/02/1992

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr George John Richardson

director · Since 09/06/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Mrs Christine Barbara Richardson

secretary · Since 06/05/2010

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Christine Barbara Richardson

director · Since 06/05/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr William George Richardson

director · Since 06/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 30

Persons with Significant Control

Mr George John Richardson

25–50% shares
ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
25–50% votes
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
Appoint directors
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 70

Hutton Fields, Richmond, DL11 7HG

Notified 03/02/2017

Charges4 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 473+ SIC 01500 peers
69

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.06× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£46k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£48k

Working capital

Current Assets

£805k

Current Liabilities

£757k

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£107k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£379k
Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.06-£61k
20241.11-£80k
20231.40+£372k
20221.15+£200k
20211.09+£142k
20201.10+£192k
20191.09—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.