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Blackwells Of Herons Farm Limited

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

HERONS FARM COLNE ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO6 1TQ
Incorporated 06/06/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01470
Raising of poultry

Officers

Mrs Jane Ann Blackwell

secretary · Since 06/06/2003

POULTRY FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Howard John Blackwell

director · Since 06/06/2003

POULTRY FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Jane Ann Blackwell

director · Since 06/06/2003

POULTRY FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Howard John Blackwell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 63

Herons Farm, Colne Road, Colchester, CO6 1TQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Jane Ann Blackwell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 64

Herons Farm, Colne Road, Colchester, CO6 1TQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 248+ SIC 01470 peers
57

Financial strength77th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.22× · 12/20
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 strength19/25 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.

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.

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

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£584k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£146k

Working capital

Current Assets

£803k

Current Liabilities

£657k

Fixed Assets

£975k

Debtors

£218k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Dividends paid-£64k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.22+£54k
20245.68+£27k
20232.70+£133k
20222.09+£24k
20212.41-£10k
20203.49+£3k
20193.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.