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Metcalfe Farming Limited

06859306

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

HORNCASTLE FARM, WAKEFIELD, WF4 1QR
Incorporated 26/03/2009

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Frederick David Metcalfe

director · Since 26/03/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Mr Richard David Metcalfe

director · Since 26/03/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard David Metcalfe

secretary · Since 15/11/2022

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Melanie Metcalfe

director · Since 06/03/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Frederick David Metcalfe

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 88

Horncastle Farm, Nostell, Wakefield, WF4 1QR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard David Metcalfe

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 53

Horncastle Farm, Nostell, Wakefield, WF4 1QR

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Jonathan Frederick Metcalfe

Ceased 27/01/2024

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 2038+ SIC 01110 peers
51

Financial strength53th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.6× · 6/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

£845k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£256k

Working capital

Current Assets

£390k

Current Liabilities

£647k

Fixed Assets

£3.2M

Debtors

£189k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£16k
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.6M
Assets less current liabilities£3.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.60-£4k
20240.27+£156k
20230.64-£1.0M
20220.59+£260k
20210.49-£51k
20200.62+£49k
20190.78—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.