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Forestart Limited

03614573

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE SEED UNIT LADYMAS LANE, SHREWSBURY, SY4 4AL
Incorporated 12/08/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/08/2025

Due 26/08/2026

On track

Industry

01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts
01640
Seed processing for propagation

Officers

Mrs Helen Jane Richardson

director · Since 13/08/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Joseph David Richardson

secretary · Since 02/09/2006

BRITISH

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Helen Jane Richardson

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

The Seed Unit, Ladymas Lane, Shrewsbury, SY4 4AL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 20/12/2023Registered 20/12/2023
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/03/2012Registered 28/03/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/09/1998Registered 18/09/1998Satisfied 06/12/2023

CompanyRankvs 30+ SIC 01250 peers
75

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.88× · 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 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£111k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£794k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£904k

Fixed Assets

£3.3M

Debtors

£714k

90avg. employees+32

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£198k
VAT£15k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£210k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Signed by Mrs Helen Richardson 23/05/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20241.88+£671k£303k
20233.01+£638k
20224.45+£641k
20214.30+£479k
20202.18+£284k
20193.71+£271k
20183.83

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.