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Bentley Farming Limited

04067554

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE MILLS, DERBY, DE1 2RJ
Incorporated 07/09/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/09/2025

Due 21/09/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mrs Kathleen Mary Bentley

secretary · Since 07/09/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Kathleen Mary Bentley

director · Since 07/09/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Philip Bentley

director · Since 08/11/2001

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mrs Jane Elizabeth Bentley

director · Since 26/06/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Philip Bentley

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 50

Brick Kiln Farm, Kerdiston, Norwich, NR10 4RR

Notified 01/04/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Peter Robin Bentley

Ceased 31/03/2019

Mrs Kathleen Mary Bentley

Ceased 31/03/2019

Mr Andrew Philip Bentley

Ceased 31/03/2019

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/04/2020Registered 02/04/2020
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/09/2015Registered 09/09/2015

CompanyRankvs 2527+ SIC 01110 peers
38

Financial strength30th percentile among SIC peers · 8/25
Employees56th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.47× · 2/20
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 strength8/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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.

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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£166k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£17k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£247k

Working capital

Current Assets

£221k

Current Liabilities

£468k

Fixed Assets

£692k

Debtors

£78k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6k

Director Loans(2024)

Company owes directors£386k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£204k
Assets less current liabilities£444k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.47-£37k
20240.52+£7k
20230.58—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.