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Mitchells Potatoes (Somerset) Ltd

04128451

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ORCHARD FARM, TAUNTON, TA4 1DW
Incorporated 20/12/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Anne Penelope Mitchell

secretary · Since 20/12/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Anne Penelope Mitchell

director · Since 20/12/2000

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mr David Nigel Mitchell Ba Hons Fca

director · Since 20/12/2000

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr James David Mitchell

director · Since 01/04/2007

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Nigel Mitchell

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

British · England · Age 68

Orchard Farm, Hillcommon, Taunton, TA4 1DW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James David Mitchell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 41

Russet House, Orchard Farm, Hillcommon, Taunton, TA4 1DW

Notified 01/12/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 03/07/2018Registered 10/07/2018

CompanyRankvs 1099+ SIC 01500 peers
61

Financial strength38th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.2× · 20/20
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 strength10/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£450

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£94k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£148k

Working capital

Current Assets

£271k

Current Liabilities

£124k

Fixed Assets

£278k

Debtors

£178k

Profit After Tax

£36k

3avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£3k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£425k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20252.20
20241.65
20231.54
20221.26
20210.99
20200.49
20190.35
20180.55

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.