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J. C. Bowker & Co.

05679181

active
Private Unlimited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

STERLING HOUSE, CARLISLE, CA1 2SA
Incorporated 18/01/2006

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01470
Raising of poultry

Officers

Julie Bowker

secretary · Since 18/01/2006

BRITISH · Age 61

Mr John Christopher Bowker

director · Since 18/01/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Julie Bowker

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Ashrigg Park Farm, Rigg, Gretna, DG16 5JJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Christopher Bowker

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Ashrigg Park Farm, Rigg, Gretna, DG16 5JJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/11/2010Registered 11/11/2010

CompanyRankvs 12+ SIC 01470 peers
78

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 13.03× · 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 30/04/2024

Net Worth

£4.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£782k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£929k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.0M

Current Liabilities

£77k

Fixed Assets

£4.2M

Debtors

£224k

18avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£93k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£22k
Assets less current liabilities£5.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202413.03+£471k
20234.96+£302k
20223.38+£270k
20213.08+£547k
20202.90+£427k
20191.43

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.