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S.T. & A.L. Ward Ltd

05757911

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LEEWARD HOUSE FITZROY ROAD, EXETER, EX1 3LJ
Incorporated 27/03/2006

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Alison Louise Ward

secretary · Since 27/03/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mrs Alison Louise Ward

director · Since 27/03/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr Simon Timothy Ward

director · Since 27/03/2006

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Benjamin Samuel Ward

director · Since 02/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon Timothy Ward

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

British · England · Age 61

Leeward House, Fitzroy Road, Exeter, EX1 3LJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Alison Louise Ward

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

British · England · Age 60

Leeward House, Fitzroy Road, Exeter, EX1 3LJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 10/09/2020Registered 17/09/2020
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/05/2006Registered 25/05/2006

CompanyRankvs 1613+ SIC 01500 peers
59

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.7× · 16/20
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.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£292k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£266k

Working capital

Current Assets

£645k

Current Liabilities

£379k

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£204k

0avg. employees-5

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£3k
Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.70+£145k
20241.87+£41k
20232.03+£263k
20222.07+£111k
20212.31+£38k
20202.49+£18k
20192.03+£55k
20181.73—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.