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E R Ling & Sons Limited

03198392

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

GRANGE FARM, DISS, IP22 1AZ
Incorporated 14/05/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Jonathan James Ling

director · Since 10/05/2013

FARM GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

William Richard Ling

director · Since 10/05/2013

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

William Richard Ling

secretary · Since 04/07/2014

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Edward William Ling

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Millway Farm, Millway Lane, Diss, IP22 1SN

Notified 06/04/2016

William Richard Ling

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Goodrich Park, Lion Road, Diss, IP22 1BA

Notified 30/03/2021

Mr Jonathan James Ling

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

Grange Farm, Palgrave, Diss, IP22 1AZ

Notified 30/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Edward Russell Ling

Ceased 24/12/2018

Mr Jonathan James Ling

Ceased 30/03/2021

William Richard Ling

Ceased 30/03/2021

Mr Edward William Ling

Ceased 30/03/2021

Charges6 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/09/2007Registered 27/09/2007
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 06/02/2002Registered 19/02/2002
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 06/02/2002Registered 11/02/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/03/2001Registered 26/03/2001
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/06/2000Registered 28/06/2000
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/03/1997Registered 08/04/1997

CompanyRankvs 614+ SIC 01500 peers
71

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.95× · 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.

Employees11/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£3.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£452

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£384k

Working capital

Current Assets

£786k

Current Liabilities

£403k

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£669k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£34k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£22k
Assets less current liabilities£3.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.95-£17k
20231.82-£87k
20222.04-£12k
20211.83-£118k
20202.36+£158k
20192.28—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.