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Castle Farm Limited

05991940

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CASTLE FARM, MAIDSTONE, ME15 0LS
Incorporated 08/11/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/11/2025

Due 02/12/2026

On track

Industry

01190
Growing of other non-perennial crops

Officers

Mrs Wendy Ann Checkley

secretary · Since 08/11/2006

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter Morris Checkley

director · Since 08/11/2006

FARM MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mrs Wendy Ann Checkley

director · Since 08/11/2006

PRODUCTION MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Wendy Ann Checkley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 65

Castle Farm, Maidstone, ME15 0LS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Peter Morris Checkley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Castle Farm, Maidstone, ME15 0LS

Notified 01/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Peter Checkely

Ceased 31/10/2025

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2011Registered 15/09/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/07/2010Registered 04/08/2010Satisfied 20/08/2011

CompanyRankvs 128+ SIC 01190 peers
45

Financial strength59th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees55th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.44× · 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 strength15/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£20k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£16k

Working capital

Current Assets

£18k

Current Liabilities

£42k

Fixed Assets

£38k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£22k
Signed by Mr Peter Checkley 16th September 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.44-£13k
20230.56-£28k
20221.18+£18k
20211.53+£8k
20200.77-£3k
20190.67+£3k
20180.66-£4k
20160.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.