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H.B.S. Farms (1995) Limited

03066481

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

C/O LARKING GOWEN 1ST FLOOR PROSPECT HOUSE, NORWICH, NR1 1RE
Incorporated 09/06/1995

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Andrew Barnard Sands

director · Since 09/06/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 21 other boards

Mr Andrew Barnard Sands

secretary · Since 05/08/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 21 other boards

Mr William Barnard Sands

director · Since 15/07/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 38

Ms Louisa Marie Butcher

director · Since 14/03/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 39

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Barnard Sands

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 72

Sands House, Town Road, Norwich, NR12 9TA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr William Barnard Sands

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 38

Brunstead House, Brunstead, Stalham, NR12 9HE

Notified 09/07/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Thomas Neal Sands

Ceased 16/08/2021

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/02/2004Registered 07/02/2004

CompanyRankvs 852+ SIC 01110 peers
66

Financial strength71th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.51× · 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 strength18/25 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.

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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£232

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£270k

Working capital

Current Assets

£804k

Current Liabilities

£534k

Fixed Assets

£3.2M

Debtors

£304k

Profit After Tax

£292k

6avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£88k
Dividends paid-£14k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£62k
Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.51+£278k
20241.01+£221k
20231.20+£119k
20221.15-£1.5M
20213.02+£200k
20202.35—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.