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Ward Farming Limited

06108087

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

THEBERTON HALL FARM, LEISTON, IP16 4SE
Incorporated 15/02/2007

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Annabel Louise Ward

director · Since 15/02/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Joseph William Ward

director · Since 15/02/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs India Mary Bacon

director · Since 10/02/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Nathaniel John Bacon

director · Since 10/02/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Piers Joseph Ward

director · Since 10/02/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Mrs India Mary Bacon

secretary · Since 26/06/2020

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Joseph William Ward (As Trustee)

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 75

Theberton Hall Farm, Theberton, Leiston, IP16 4SE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Annabel Louise Ward (As Trustee)

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 71

Theberton Hall Farm, Theberton, Leiston, IP16 4SE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Piers Joseph Ward (As Trustee)

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 45

Theberton Hall Farm, Theberton, Leiston, IP16 4SE

Notified 26/03/2018

Mrs India Mary Bacon (As Trustee)

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 43

Theberton Hall Farm, Theberton, Leiston, IP16 4SE

Notified 26/03/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Nathaniel John Bacon

Ceased 01/04/2018

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 11+ SIC 01110 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.33× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£17.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.7M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.9M

Current Liabilities

£5.1M

Fixed Assets

£17.3M

Debtors

£4.1M

26avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£916k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£24.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.33+£4.0M
20232.06+£2.6M
20221.65-£297k
20211.76+£137k
20202.21-£55k
20192.32—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.