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Messrs Whitfield Limited

05714812

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WOODHOUSES FARM, WOODHOUSES, CARLISLE, CA5 6LN
Incorporated 20/02/2006

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01410
Raising of dairy cattle

Officers

Mr John Wilson Whitfield

secretary · Since 20/02/2006

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr John Wilson Whitfield

director · Since 20/02/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Trevor William Whitfield

director · Since 20/02/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Wilson Whitfield

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Honeymead, Woodhouses, Carlisle, CA5 6LN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Trevor William Whitfield

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Woodhouses Farm, Woodhouses, Carlisle, CA5 6LN

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr John William Whitfield

Ceased 24/02/2023

The Executors Of John William Whitfield

Ceased 16/05/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/11/2018Registered 28/11/2018

CompanyRankvs 314+ SIC 01410 peers
58

Financial strength58th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.4× · 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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£608k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£253k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£280k

Working capital

Current Assets

£986k

Current Liabilities

£705k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£76k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£101k
Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Signed by 05714812 2024-03-01 2025-02-28 05714812 2025-02-28 05714812 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2025-02-28 05714812 cPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.40+£226k
20241.06+£86k
20231.01+£165k
20220.82+£55k
20210.80+£46k
20200.74-£90k
20190.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.