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Wharton Farms Ltd

05548852

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

WHARTON COURT HEREFORD ROAD, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0NX
Incorporated 30/08/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/01/2026

Due 18/01/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
35110
Production of electricity

Officers

Mr Nicholas Thomas Helme Bsc Nsch

secretary · Since 30/08/2005

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 23 other boards

Mrs Donna Helen Helme

director · Since 30/08/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nicholas Thomas Helme Bsc Nsch

director · Since 30/08/2005

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 23 other boards

Mr Thomas Helme

director · Since 31/03/2022

ARMY OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 26

Mr William Helme

director · Since 31/03/2022

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Helme

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 32

Wharton Court, Hereford Road, Leominster, HR6 0NX

Notified 04/01/2025

Mr Thomas Helme

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 26

Wharton Court, Hereford Road, Leominster, HR6 0NX

Notified 04/01/2025

Mr Nicholas Thomas Helme

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 67

Wharton Court, Hereford Road, Leominster, HR6 0NX

Notified 04/01/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Nicholas Thomas Helme

Ceased 04/01/2025

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CompanyRankvs 1374+ SIC 01110 peers
56

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.25× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£596k

Working capital

Current Assets

£195k

Current Liabilities

£791k

Fixed Assets

£6.6M

Debtors

£176k

Profit After Tax

£55k

8avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£65k
Dividends paid£80k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.25-£201k
20230.32-£5k
20220.66+£74k
20210.68+£16k
20200.94+£8k
20190.60+£194k
20180.66—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.