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Littywood Farm Limited

06133635

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

FARM OFFICE, LITTYWOOD FARM, STAFFORD, ST18 9DW
Incorporated 01/03/2007

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/03/2026

Due 15/03/2027

On track

Industry

01240
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits
01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts

Officers

George Francis Busby

director · Since 01/03/2007

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Mr Steven William Busby

director · Since 01/03/2007

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Steven William Busby

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

Farm Office,, Littywood Farm, Stafford, ST18 9DW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr George Francis Busby

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 77

Farm Office,, Littywood Farm, Stafford, ST18 9DW

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Timothy George Busby

Ceased 09/10/2025

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/05/2019Registered 17/05/2019
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/01/2019Registered 30/01/2019
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/05/2012Registered 23/05/2012
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/01/2011Registered 08/02/2011
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/2009Registered 14/11/2009
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/2009Registered 14/11/2009
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/10/2009Registered 12/10/2009

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 01240 peers
77

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.53× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£9.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£9.2M

Debtors

£993k

Profit After Tax

£1.0M

14avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£115k
Dividends paid£206k

People Costs(2022)

NI contributions£403k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.4M
Assets less current liabilities£11.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.53+£373k
20232.85+£2.9M
20224.17+£1.2M
20213.34+£1.0M
20200.34—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.