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Orchard Farm Services Limited

06080755

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
1 outstanding charge
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ORCHARD HOUSE THRESHELFORDS BUSINESS PARK, FEERING, CO5 9SE
Incorporated 02/02/2007

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/01/2026

Due 22/01/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Justine Fordham

secretary · Since 02/02/2007

BRITISH

Mr Simon Christopher Fordham

director · Since 02/02/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Orchard Farm Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Tucklands Farm, North End Road, Halstead, CO9 3BW

Reg: 16939539 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 03/03/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Simon Christopher Fordham

Ceased 16/02/2026

Orchard Construction Group Holdings Limited

Ceased 03/03/2026

Charges1 outstanding

A registered charge
outstanding

Coutts & Company

Created 05/06/2026Registered 05/06/2026

CompanyRankvs 3821+ SIC 01500 peers
32

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.19× · 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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

-£370k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£118k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£512k

Working capital

Current Assets

£119k

Current Liabilities

£631k

Fixed Assets

£161k

Debtors

£1k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6k
VAT£490

Director Loans

Company owes directors£38k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£350k
Signed by Mr Simon Fordham 8th January 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.19-£37k£10k
20240.00-£54k£10k
20230.06——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.