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A.J. Forster Limited

03839532

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

GREENGILL FOOT, PENRITH, CA11 8RP
Incorporated 10/09/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01470
Raising of poultry

Officers

Mr Mark Andrew Forster

director · Since 10/09/1999

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Tracey Louise Forster

secretary · Since 20/05/2004

PULTRY FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Tracey Louise Forster

director · Since 20/05/2004

DIRECTOR/COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Christopher James Forster

director · Since 13/11/2014

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Kayley Louise Forster

director · Since 20/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher James Forster

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

British · England · Age 36

Beaverlodge, Bowscar, Penrith, CA11 8RP

Notified 10/09/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Mark Andrew Forster

Ceased 20/02/2026

Mrs Tracey Louise Forster

Ceased 20/02/2026

Charges3 outstanding

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outstanding

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Created 04/11/2024Registered 07/11/2024
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satisfied

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Created 21/01/2021Registered 28/01/2021Satisfied 07/11/2024
Charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 201+ SIC 01470 peers
63

Financial strength58th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.51× · 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 strength14/25 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.

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 31/08/2022

Net Worth

£368k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£982k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£4.9M

Debtors

£1.1M

11avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20221.51+£420k
20211.75+£79k
20200.28-£250k
20190.24+£202k
20180.22—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.