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Willow Tree Farms Limited

03068911

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

WILLOW TREE FARM, LONG SUTTON, PE12 9AW
Incorporated 16/06/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/04/2026

Due 06/05/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Mr John Edward Markillie

director · Since 16/06/1995

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Susan Helene Markillie

secretary · Since 01/06/1996

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Thomas Edward Markillie

director · Since 24/09/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Mrs Susan Helene Markillie

director · Since 21/10/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Thomas Edward Markillie

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 45

The Cottage, 15 Roman Bank Crosses, Spalding, PE12 9AW

Notified 02/04/2019

Mrs Susan Helene Markillie

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Willow Tree Farm, Roman Bank Crosses, Spalding, PE12 9AW

Notified 02/02/2022

Former PSCs

Mr John Edward Markillie

Ceased 01/02/2022

Mrs Susan Helene Markillie

Ceased 01/02/2022

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

JOHN EDWARD MARKILLIE · THOMAS EDWARD MARKILLIE · SUSAN HELENE MARKILLIE · M.A.B. TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 03/11/2020Registered 04/11/2020
Charge
outstanding

AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 15/10/2014Registered 03/11/2014
Charge
outstanding

AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 15/10/2014Registered 29/10/2014
Charge
satisfied

JOHN EDWARD MARKILLIE, THOMAS EDWARD MARKILLIE, SUSAN HELENE MARKILLIE BERKELEY BURKE TRUSTEE C

Created 17/03/2014Registered 26/03/2014Satisfied 17/11/2021

CompanyRankvs 2013+ SIC 01110 peers
51

Financial strength68th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees56th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.94× · 6/20
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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£66k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£24k

Working capital

Current Assets

£368k

Current Liabilities

£392k

Fixed Assets

£2.5M

Debtors

£117k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£608k
Assets less current liabilities£2.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.94-£32k
20241.07+£106k
20231.10—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.