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The Garlic Farm (I.O.W) Ltd

04340735

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Mersley Farm, Newchurch, PO36 0NR
Incorporated 14/12/2001

Previously known as

The Garlic Farm Ltd · until 26/11/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/07/2025

Due 24/07/2026

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables
47210
Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
56101
Licensed restaurants

Officers

Mr Colin Peter Boswell

director · Since 17/12/2001

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 5 other boards

Jennifer Boswell

secretary · Since 17/12/2001

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 5 other boards

Jennifer Boswell

director · Since 17/12/2001

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Natasha Edwards

director · Since 01/03/2014

RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Mr Barnaby Edwards

director · Since 10/06/2015

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Mr Hugo Boswell

director · Since 13/04/2021

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Jennifer Boswell

secretary · Since 17/12/2001

British

Colin Peter Boswell

director · Since 17/12/2001

British · England · Age 74

Jennifer Boswell

director · Since 17/12/2001

British · United Kingdom · Age 73

Natasha Edwards

director · Since 01/03/2014

British · England · Age 47

Barnaby Edwards

director · Since 10/06/2015

British · England · Age 52

Hugo Boswell

director · Since 13/04/2021

British · England · Age 42

Former

Newco Limited

corporate director · Resigned 17/12/2001

Startco Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 17/12/2001

Colin Peter Boswell

secretary · Resigned 14/12/2002

Oliver Robert Boswell

director · Resigned 01/03/2014

Thomas Honeyman Brown

director · Resigned 10/06/2015

Persons with Significant Control

Mersley Farm Holding Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

East Quay, Kite Hill, Wootton Bridge, PO33 4LA

Reg: 13213529 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 25/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Colin Peter Boswell

Ceased 25/03/2021

Mrs Jennifer Joy Boswell

Ceased 25/03/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/05/2025Registered 29/05/2025
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LTD

Created 22/09/2014Registered 23/09/2014Satisfied 02/03/2020
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/2014Registered 02/05/2014

Change History

officer appointedEDWARDS, Natasha
2026-05-11
officer appointedBOSWELL, Colin Peter
2026-05-11
officer appointedBOSWELL, Hugo
2026-05-11
officer appointedBOSWELL, Jennifer
2026-05-11
officer appointedEDWARDS, Barnaby
2026-05-11
officer appointedBOSWELL, Jennifer
2026-05-11
typeltd
2026-05-11

Private Limited Company

address line1Mersley Farm
2026-05-11

MERSLEY FARM

post townNewchurch
2026-05-11

NEWCHURCH

statusactive
2026-05-11

Active

CompanyRankvs 200+ SIC 01130 peers
78

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.23× · 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 strength23/25 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.

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 30/06/2021

Net Worth

£3.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£890k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£736k

Debtors

£3.1M

57avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£254k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20213.23+£1.5M
20204.03+£495k
20193.80+£512k
20182.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

GUARANTEE2

legacy

17/12/20253 pages · PDF
AGREEMENT2

legacy

17/12/20251 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type audit exemption subsiduary

17/12/202515 pages · PDF
PARENT_ACC

legacy

17/12/202544 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

17/07/20253 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

29/05/202538 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type audit exemption subsiduary

12/03/202514 pages · PDF
PARENT_ACC

legacy

12/03/202535 pages · PDF
AGREEMENT2

legacy

26/02/20251 page · PDF
GUARANTEE2

legacy

26/02/20253 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

26/07/20243 pages · PDF
AGREEMENT2

legacy

06/03/20241 page · PDF
GUARANTEE2

legacy

06/03/20242 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type audit exemption subsiduary

06/03/202414 pages · PDF
PARENT_ACC

legacy

06/03/202434 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

13/07/20232 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

13/07/20233 pages · PDF
GUARANTEE2

legacy

15/06/20232 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type audit exemption subsiduary

15/06/202313 pages · PDF
PARENT_ACC

legacy

02/06/202335 pages · PDF
AGREEMENT2

legacy

02/06/20231 page · PDF
AD02

change sail address company with new address

14/10/20221 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

13/10/20221 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

13/10/20221 page · PDF
PSC05

change to a person with significant control

13/10/20222 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

12/07/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

23/06/202214 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

01/10/202117 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

15/07/20215 pages · PDF
PSC05

change to a person with significant control

14/07/20212 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

15/04/20211 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

15/04/20211 page · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

15/04/20212 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

15/04/20212 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

25/03/202112 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

13/07/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

30/03/202012 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

02/03/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

29/07/20194 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/03/201912 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

18/07/20184 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/03/201812 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

21/08/20174 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

07/07/20172 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

07/07/20172 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

31/03/20179 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

11/08/20165 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

26/04/20161 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

12/01/20168 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

20/07/20158 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

20/07/20152 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

20/07/20151 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

26/02/20153 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company previous shortened

06/02/20151 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

06/02/20151 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

06/02/20158 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

20/11/20142 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

23/09/201420 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number

02/05/201444 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

29/04/20144 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

04/04/20141 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

04/04/20142 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

27/03/20142 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

10/01/20146 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

30/09/20132 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

09/01/20136 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

27/09/20122 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

24/01/20126 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

28/09/20112 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

10/01/20116 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

21/10/20102 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

09/01/20105 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

08/01/20101 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

08/01/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

08/01/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

08/01/20102 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

29/10/20092 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

29/12/20084 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

05/11/20082 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

10/03/20084 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

21/12/20071 page · PDF
363s

legacy

08/01/20077 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

27/10/20062 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

06/01/20067 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

11/08/20051 page · PDF
363s

legacy

11/01/20057 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

21/10/20042 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

07/02/20047 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type dormant

05/01/20043 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

28/02/20032 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

28/02/20037 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

28/02/20032 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

28/02/20032 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

11/02/20032 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

11/02/20032 pages · PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

26/11/20022 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

22/07/20022 pages · PDF
287

legacy

27/12/20011 page · PDF
288b

legacy

27/12/20011 page · PDF
288b

legacy

27/12/20011 page · PDF