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Dorset Plant Co. Limited

06656382

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

JADES FARM, WIMBORNE, BH21 4HT
Incorporated 25/07/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/07/2025

Due 08/08/2026

On track

Industry

01300
Plant propagation
46220
Wholesale of flowers and plants
47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Nicholas Charles Raven

director · Since 25/07/2008

WHOLESALE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard Timothy Raven

director · Since 25/07/2008

RETAIL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richards Timothy Raven

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 43

Jades Farm, Furzehill, Wimborne, BH21 4HT

Notified 25/07/2016

Mr Nicholas Charles Raven

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

Jades Farm, Furzehill, Wimborne, BH21 4HT

Notified 25/07/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 31/10/2025Registered 14/11/2025
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/2022Registered 13/12/2022
Charge
satisfied

MARK SHEARING AND RACHAL LANCASTER

Created 01/04/2019Registered 10/04/2019Satisfied 13/12/2022
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/05/2017Registered 06/06/2017Satisfied 02/12/2022
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 21/04/2017Registered 21/04/2017

CompanyRankvs 13+ SIC 01300 peers
79

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.13× · 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.

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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£776k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£686k

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£42k

45avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£200k
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.2M
Assets less current liabilities£3.2M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.13+£293k
20242.35+£516k
20231.96—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.