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Rookery Farm Limited

03198413

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE ROOKERY BURY ROAD, DISS, IP22 1RB
Incorporated 14/05/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Maureen Ling

secretary · Since 14/05/1996

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Maureen Ling

director · Since 14/05/1996

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 1 other board

Mr Russell Ling

director · Since 14/05/1996

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Richard Ling

director · Since 15/07/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Russell Ling

75–100% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 84

The Rookery, Bury Road, Diss, IP22 1RB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Maureen Ling

75–100% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

The Rookery, Bury Road, Diss, IP22 1RB

Notified 01/04/2022

E R Ling & Sons Limited

25–50% votes

Grange Farm, Palgrave, Diss, IP22 1AZ

Reg: 03198392 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 23/08/2024

Richard Ling

75–100% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 46

The Rookery, Bury Road, Diss, IP22 1RB

Notified 23/08/2024

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1165+ SIC 01500 peers
60

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.47× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£58k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£678k

Working capital

Current Assets

£612k

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£5.3M

Debtors

£221k

6avg. employees+2

Director Loans

Company owes directors£98k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.7M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.47+£97k
20240.62-£24k
20230.57+£115k
20220.60+£126k
20210.62+£77k
20200.57+£414k
20190.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.