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The Kexby Estate Limited

03054942

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

Abington Park Farm, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AX
Incorporated 10/05/1995

Previously known as

Wollaston Estate Ltd · until 20/10/2015
The Kexby Estate Limited · until 14/10/2015
The Broad House Hotel Limited · until 30/03/2011
The Cambridge Quarter Limited · until 28/01/2011
Hengrave Park Shoot Limited · until 30/05/2007

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/05/2026

Due 01/06/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mr Simon Robert Frank Chaplin

secretary · Since 14/05/1995

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Simon Robert Frank Chaplin

director · Since 19/01/2011

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 10 other boards

Mrs Sarah Louise Chaplin

director · Since 07/07/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Simon Robert Frank Chaplin

secretary · Since 14/05/1995

British

Simon Robert Frank Chaplin

director · Since 19/01/2011

British · England · Age 59

Sarah Louise Chaplin

director · Since 07/07/2022

British · England · Age 56

Former

Blackfriar Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 14/05/1995

Blackfriar Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 14/05/1995

John Barrie Chaplin

director · Resigned 02/11/2011

David John Harold Chaplin

director · Resigned 29/07/2021

Hilary Ann Russell

director · Resigned 29/07/2021

Persons with Significant Control

S Chaplin Holdings Limited

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

Argents Chartered Accountants, 15 Palace Street, Norwich, NR3 1RT

Reg: 10499509 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 18/12/2016

Former PSCs

Chaplin Group Limited

Ceased 18/12/2016

H G Chaplin Will Trust

Ceased 10/05/2017

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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Created 31/05/2011Registered 11/06/2011

Change History

status → active
2026-08-18

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-18

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Abington Park Farm
2026-08-18

ABINGTON PARK FARM

post town → Cambridge
2026-08-18

CAMBRIDGE

officer appointed → CHAPLIN, Simon Robert Frank
2026-08-18
officer appointed → CHAPLIN, Sarah Louise
2026-08-18
officer appointed → CHAPLIN, Simon Robert Frank
2026-08-18

CompanyRankvs 1243+ SIC 01110 peers
57

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.23× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£6.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£135k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£3.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£900k

Current Liabilities

£4.0M

Fixed Assets

£9.8M

Debtors

£570k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.23-£22k
20240.19-£267k
20233.25—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.