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Berries Direct Farming Limited

08021810

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
57 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

RUMWOOD GREEN FARM SUTTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3ND
Incorporated 05/04/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/04/2026

Due 19/04/2027

On track

Industry

01190
Growing of other non-perennial crops

Officers

Mrs Linda Jane Charlton

director · Since 19/06/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Sean Nicholas Charlton

director · Since 19/06/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Steven John Duddy

secretary · Since 01/07/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Rumwood Green Farm Limited

75–100% shares

Rumwood Green Farm, Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME17 3ND

Reg: 07768823 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 19/06/2020

Former PSCs

Ag Thames Holdings Limited

Ceased 19/06/2020

Charges4 outstanding

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outstanding

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outstanding

HSBC BANK UK PLC

Created 19/06/2020Registered 26/06/2020
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK UK PLC

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Charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 158+ SIC 01190 peers
27

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 2/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity14/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the Directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the accounts. 2.3 Foreign currency translation Functional and presentation currency The Company 's functional and presentational currency is GBP, rounded to the nearest £1 .

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Net Worth

-£529k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£307k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£10.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£12.9M

Fixed Assets

£10.7M

Debtors

£770k

87avg. employees+12

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£38k
Bank loans & overdrafts£6.5M
Assets less current liabilities-£206k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.15-£1.6M
20230.39-£434k
20220.58+£193k
20210.62

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.