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M & J Cowen Farms Limited

05079746

liquidation
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
N/A

Details

JAMES WATSON HOUSE, ROSEHILL, CARLISLE, CA1 2UU
Incorporated 22/03/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2025

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/03/2025

Due 05/04/2026

Overdue

Industry

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

Officers

Mrs Joyce Elizabeth Gillies Cowen

secretary · Since 22/03/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Joyce Elizabeth Gillies Cowen

director · Since 22/03/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Michael Thomas Elliott Cowen

director · Since 22/03/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Thomas Elliott Cowen

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

East Curthwaite Farm, East Curthwaite, Wigton, CA7 8BJ

Notified 30/06/2016

Mrs Joyce Elizabeth Gillies Cowen

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 80

East Curthwaite Farm, East Curthwaite, Wigton, CA7 8BJ

Notified 30/06/2016

Insolvency History1 case

members voluntary liquidation23/12/2025

Daryl Warwick (practitioner) · Ed Connell (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 01110 peers
40

Financial strengthNo net worth data · 0/25
EmployeesNo employee data · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 11.37× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Net Worth

£327k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£125k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£293k

Working capital

Current Assets

£321k

Current Liabilities

£28k

Fixed Assets

£41k

Debtors

£197k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£335k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202411.37+£7k
20234.68+£3k
20224.67+£5k
20214.23+£4k
20204.70—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.