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A.R. Craven Farms Limited

03115021

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

POPLAR FARM, BOSTON, PE22 8EL
Incorporated 19/10/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/07/2025

Due 14/08/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Judith Mary Craven

secretary · Since 19/10/1995

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Andrew Robert Craven

director · Since 19/10/1995

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Judith Mary Craven

director · Since 19/10/1995

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 4 other boards

Mr James Robert Craven

director · Since 25/05/2024

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Mr Thomas Andrew Craven

director · Since 25/05/2024

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32

Persons with Significant Control

Craven Farms Holdings Ltd

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

Poplar Farm, Main Road, Boston, PE22 8EL

Reg: 14445202 · Companies House · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 08/02/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Andrew Robert Craven

Ceased 08/02/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 356+ SIC 01500 peers
75

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.94× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

£3.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£403k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£5.4M

Debtors

£2.6M

20avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£3.5M
Assets less current liabilities£7.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.94-£6.0M
20232.20+£1.3M
20221.40+£1.4M
20211.12+£200k
20202.04+£211k
20192.09+£49k
20182.60

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.