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Darnicle Hill Nursery Ltd

08171229

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

204C HIGH STREET, ONGAR, CM5 9JJ
Incorporated 07/08/2012

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Mr Salvatore Canalella

director · Since 07/08/2012

LETTUCE GROWER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Vincenzo Canalella

director · Since 07/08/2012

LETTUCE GROWER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Salvatore Canalella

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

204c, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Vincenzo Canalella

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

204c, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/01/2013Registered 10/01/2013
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/11/2012Registered 06/11/2012

CompanyRankvs 535+ SIC 01130 peers
47

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees49th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.56× · 20/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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535Darnicle Hill Nursery Ltd
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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.

Employees7/15 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.

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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

-£279k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£273k

Working capital

Current Assets

£380k

Current Liabilities

£107k

Fixed Assets

£571k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2019)

Dividends paid-£54k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£844k
Signed by 8171229 2024-09-01 2025-08-31 8171229 2025-08-31 8171229 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments core:WithinOneYear 2025-08-31 Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.56-£30k
20243.47-£30k
20232.78-£143k
20223.32-£56k
20213.64-£6k
20205.32+£40k
20193.53-£12k
20182.23—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.