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Lowbark Farming Company Limited

03660808

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

LOWER BARKER FARMHOUSE, TROTTER, PRESTON, PR3 2LH
Incorporated 03/11/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/11/2025

Due 17/11/2026

On track

Industry

01450
Raising of sheep and goats

Officers

Mrs Ann Butler

secretary · Since 04/12/1998

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Ann Butler

director · Since 04/12/1998

FARMER'S WIFE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Thomas Andrew Butler

director · Since 04/12/1998

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Matthew Graham Green

director · Since 26/04/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Mrs Nicola Ann Green

director · Since 26/04/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 39

Persons with Significant Control

Lowbark Farming Co (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Lower Barker Farmhouse, Trotter Hill, Preston, PR3 2LH

Reg: 03661049 · Companies House England And Wales 03661049 · Limited Company, Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 203+ SIC 01450 peers
61

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.81× · 6/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£779k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£278

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£101k

Working capital

Current Assets

£423k

Current Liabilities

£524k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£399k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£216k
Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.81+£136k
20230.98+£21k
20221.00+£13k
20211.15+£26k
20201.09+£15k
20191.05+£20k
20181.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.