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J R Crayston & Sons Limited

06533234

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

3 WARNERS MILL, BRAINTREE, CM7 3GB
Incorporated 13/03/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

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

Officers

Mr James Christopher Crayston

director · Since 13/03/2008

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 92

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Stephen Edward Mark Crayston

director · Since 01/07/2010

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stephen Edward Mark Crayston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 54

3, Warners Mill, Braintree, CM7 3GB

Notified 12/09/2025

Mr James Christopher Crayston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 92

3, Warners Mill, Braintree, CM7 3GB

Notified 12/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Robert William Crayston

Ceased 12/09/2025

Mr James Christopher Crayston

Ceased 13/12/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ROBERT WILLIAM CRAYSTON

Created 31/01/2014Registered 07/02/2014
Charge
outstanding

JAMES CHRISTOPHER CRAYSTON

Created 31/01/2014Registered 07/02/2014

CompanyRankvs 1378+ SIC 01110 peers
56

Financial strength39th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.42× · 12/20
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 strength10/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

£347k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£31k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£188k

Working capital

Current Assets

£638k

Current Liabilities

£450k

Fixed Assets

£281k

Debtors

£389k

12avg. employees+7

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£6k
Assets less current liabilities£470k
Signed by 06533234 2024-04-01 2025-03-31 06533234 2025-03-31 06533234 core:HirePurchaseContracts core:CurrentFinancialInstruments Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.42-£79k
20241.45+£129k
20231.04+£36k
20221.05+£195k
20210.87-£153k
20201.02+£169k
20190.79—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.