Orchard Guardians C.I.C.

03925871

active

Community Interest Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

40/40

Risk

No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
Loss before tax (-10)
Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

HARTPURY ORCHARD CENTRE BLACKWELLS END, GLOUCESTER, GL19 3DB

Incorporated 15/02/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/07/2025

Due 18/07/2026

On track

Industry

01240

Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits

Officers

Mr James Roger Chapman

secretary · Since 15/02/2000

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 9 other boards

Mr James Roger Chapman

director · Since 15/02/2000

RETIRED SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Margaret Bailey Aca Ba(Hons)

director · Since 15/12/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hartpury Heritage Trust

25–50% shares

Orchard Centre, Blackwells End, Gloucester, GL19 3DB

Reg: 03522981 · Companies House · Company Limited By Guarantee

Notified 01/12/2016

Gloucestershire Orchard Trust

25–50% shares

Orchard Centre, Blackwells End, Gloucester, GL19 3DB

Reg: 07318732 · Companies House · Company Limited By Guarantee

Notified 01/12/2016

Former PSCs

Shambles Mayqu Ltd

Ceased 01/12/2020

CompanyRankvs 98+ SIC 01240 peers
47

Financial strength52th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25

Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.09× · 2/20

Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15

Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15

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How is this score calculated?

Financial strength13/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2021

Turnover

£8k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£26k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£49k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£123k

Working capital

Current Assets

£12k

Current Liabilities

£135k

Fixed Assets

£149k

Debtors

£3k

Cost of Sales

£16k

Gross Profit

-£8k

Admin Expenses

£42k

Operating Profit

-£49k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£26k

Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio
2021	0.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.