Osborne Farming Ltd

08152095

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Private Limited Company

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Health Score

78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

38/40

Risk

Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ST JOHN'S HOUSE, TAUNTON, TA1 4AY

Incorporated 20/07/2012

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01250

Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts

Officers

Mr David John Osborne

director · Since 20/07/2012

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Jeremy Paul Osborne

director · Since 26/09/2019

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David John Osborne

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

The Barton, Curry Mallet, Taunton, TA3 6SY

Notified 06/04/2016

Jeremy Paul Osborne

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Stud Farm, Higher Street, Taunton, TA3 6SY

Notified 25/01/2020

Former PSCs

Jeremy Osborne

Ceased 06/04/2016

Christina Osborne

Ceased 25/01/2020

Charges1 outstanding

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 15/09/2012Registered 21/09/2012

CompanyRankvs 168+ SIC 01250 peers
44

Financial strength66th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25

Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.74× · 6/20

Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15

Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15

Outstanding charges -10

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How is this score calculated?

Financial strength17/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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.

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

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

£13k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£466

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£151k

Working capital

Current Assets

£426k

Current Liabilities

£576k

Fixed Assets

£223k

Debtors

£425k

0avg. employees-20

Tax at Year End(2018)

Dividends paid£34k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£72k

Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	0.74	+£39k
2023	0.65	-£76k
2022	1.01	-£73k
2021	1.26	+£79k
2020	1.01	-£25k
2019	1.00	+£32k
2018	1.10	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.