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Red Lion Farm Limited

02766415

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

25 ST. THOMAS STREET, WINCHESTER, SO23 9HJ
Incorporated 20/11/1992

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Julia Elizabeth Mearns

secretary · Since 19/01/1993

FARMING PARTNER AND HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

Mr John Angus Easthope Mearns

director · Since 19/01/1993

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Julia Elizabeth Mearns

director · Since 19/01/1993

FARMING PARTNER AND HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Angus Easthope Mearns

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Red Lion Farm, Britwell Salome, Watlington, OX9 5LG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Julia Elizabeth Mearns

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Red Lion Farm, Britwell Salome, Watlington, OX9 5LG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 29/09/2009Registered 10/10/2009
charge
outstanding

BARRIE STEVENS HAIGH

Created 29/09/2009Registered 08/10/2009
charge
outstanding

W CUMBER & SON (THEALE) LIMITED

Created 18/08/1993Registered 19/08/1993

CompanyRankvs 610+ SIC 01500 peers
71

Financial strength83th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.98× · 16/20
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 strength21/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£913k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£744k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£762k

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£140k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£456

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.7M
Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.98+£63k
20230.82+£324k
20210.97+£246k
20200.92+£223k
20190.81+£48k
20180.81-£192k
20171.00-£70k
20161.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.