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Bluegate Hall Farms Limited

04071167

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

BLUEGATE HALL FARMS, BRAINTREE, CM7 4PZ
Incorporated 14/09/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/01/2026

Due 25/01/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Deborah Mary Reed

director · Since 24/05/2011

RETIRED SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mr Nicholas William Reed

director · Since 24/05/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas William Reed

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

British · England · Age 68

Bluegate Hall, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4PZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Andrew Laurence Reed

Ceased 15/04/2019

Mr Charles Christian Thomas Reed

Ceased 15/04/2019

Mr Laurence Cecil Reed

Ceased 15/04/2019

Charges5 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 365+ SIC 01500 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.37× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£7.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£5.9M

Debtors

£4.7M

15avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.37+£0
20251.37+£132k
20241.20-£958k
20235.30—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.