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R.D. Chesters Limited

04762987

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HENNERWOOD, BROMYARD, HR7 4SL
Incorporated 13/05/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/10/2025

Due 23/10/2026

On track

Industry

01420
Raising of other cattle and buffaloes
01610
Support activities for crop production
01629
01629

Officers

Mr Owen Thomas

director · Since 13/05/2003

AGRICULTURAL MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Mrs Gemma Catherine Thomas

secretary · Since 27/05/2014

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Gemma Catherine Thomas

director · Since 21/11/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Owen Thomas

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 47

Hennerwood, Pencombe, Bromyard, HR7 4SL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Gemma Catherine Thomas

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 38

Hennerwood, Pencombe, Bromyard, HR7 4SL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/03/2025Registered 20/03/2025
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 23/01/2013Registered 26/01/2013

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 01420 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.24× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£4.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£318k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£4.3M

Debtors

£2.4M

7avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£243k

Director Loans(2023)

Directors owe company£19k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£146k
Assets less current liabilities£6.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20252.24+£750k—
20243.14+£368k£397k
20233.22+£398k£318k
20222.41+£788k—
20212.08+£216k—
20202.02+£76k—
20191.83——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.