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Alston Farms Limited

04418829

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

HONINGHAM THORPE FARMS, NORWICH, NR9 5BZ
Incorporated 17/04/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

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

Officers

Ian James Alston

secretary · Since 17/04/2002

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 5 other boards

Ian James Alston

director · Since 17/04/2002

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 5 other boards

Mr James Thomas Alston

director · Since 05/10/2017

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Thomas Alston

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

British · England · Age 40

Honingham Thorpe Farms, Norwich Road, Norwich, NR9 5BZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 02/02/2021Registered 03/02/2021
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/05/2016Registered 06/05/2016
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/10/2002Registered 17/10/2002

CompanyRankvs 2456+ SIC 01110 peers
40

Financial strength48th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.18× · 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 strength12/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£631k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£16k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£499k

Current Liabilities

£2.8M

Fixed Assets

£8.2M

Debtors

£483k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.5M
Assets less current liabilities£5.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.18+£57k
20241.25-£52k
202330.52-£94k
20229.08+£25k
20215.67-£3k
20200.28-£9k
20190.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.