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W.B. Ritchie Farms Limited

03440815

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

INGS HOUSE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO30 1XJ
Incorporated 26/09/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Sheila May Ritchie

secretary · Since 14/11/1997

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Sheila May Ritchie

director · Since 14/11/1997

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 5 other boards

Mr William Barr Ritchie

director · Since 14/11/1997

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Also on 1 other board

David William Ritchie Bsc

director · Since 01/06/2003

FARMER

BRITISH · Age 48

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs. Shelia May Ritchie

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 77

Ings House, Shipton Road, York, YO30 1XJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr William Barr Ritchie

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 86

Ings House, Shipton Road, York, YO30 1XJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2012Registered 23/02/2012
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 30/01/2008Registered 05/02/2008
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 28/01/2008Registered 31/01/2008

CompanyRankvs 103+ SIC 01500 peers
77

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 60.18× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£13.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£7.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.0M

Current Liabilities

£132k

Fixed Assets

£5.3M

Debtors

£33k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.4M
Assets less current liabilities£13.1M
Signed by 03440815 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 03440815 2025-05-31 03440815 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2025-05-31 03440815 cPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202560.18+£0
202560.18+£7.2M
20242.46-£235k
20232.39-£44k
20220.68+£226k
20210.48+£21k
20200.44-£22k
20190.44+£186k
20180.39—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.