Back to search

B D & J H Ponsonby Limited

04713572

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

MOUNT PLEASANT FARM, BUXTON, SK17 8JD
Incorporated 27/03/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01420
Raising of other cattle and buffaloes

Officers

Mr Brian David Ponsonby

secretary · Since 27/03/2003

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Brian David Ponsonby

director · Since 27/03/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Mr James Harold Ponsonby

director · Since 27/03/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Harold Ponsonby

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 78

Mount Pleasant Farm, Buxton, SK17 8JD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Brian David Ponsonby

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 73

Mount Pleasant Farm, Buxton, SK17 8JD

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 224+ SIC 01420 peers
63

Financial strength57th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees46th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.3× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Show leaderboard
1Limestone Farming Company Limited
90
2M H R Hicks Leisure Limited
90
3Eweleaze Farm Limited
90
4P. Winterton Limited
89
5T.R. Holmes (Farms) Limited
89
6G.W. Woolhouse & Sons Limited
89
7Lachstone Farms Limited
89
8Howard Farms Limited
89
9R.D. Chesters Limited
88
10E.A.Lane (North Lynn) Limited
87
224B D & J H Ponsonby Limited
63
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength14/25 pts

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

Employees7/15 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.

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

£131k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£59k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£38k

Working capital

Current Assets

£164k

Current Liabilities

£126k

Fixed Assets

£115k

Debtors

£7k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£9k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£91k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£153k
Signed by Mr Brian David Ponsonby Mr James Harold Ponsonby 27 August 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.30+£19k
20240.99+£25k
20231.04+£9k
20220.98+£32k
20210.96-£913
20200.91-£8k
20190.91+£47k
20170.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.