J Down Contracting Limited

08198878

active

Private Limited Company

Companies House

Health Score

86 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

36/40

Risk

2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LIFTKNOCKER COTTAGE, NORTH NEWTON, TA7 0BT

Incorporated 03/09/2012

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01450

Raising of sheep and goats

10910

Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals

43290

Other construction installation

Officers

Mr Jack Arthur Down

director · Since 03/09/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Joanna Elisabeth Down

director · Since 04/12/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jack Arthur Down

50–75% shares

50–75% votes

Appoint directors

British · England · Age 41

Liftknocker Cottage, Coxhill, North Newton, TA7 0BT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Joanna Elisabeth Down

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

British · England · Age 41

Liftknocker Cottage, Coxhill, North Newton, TA7 0BT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

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Created 11/01/2019Registered 22/01/2019

Charge

outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 05/11/2018Registered 13/11/2018

CompanyRankvs 140+ SIC 01450 peers
68

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25

Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.91× · 16/20

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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£371k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£171k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£156k

Working capital

Current Assets

£328k

Current Liabilities

£171k

Fixed Assets

£772k

Debtors

£82k

4avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£23k

VAT£44k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£250k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£928k

Signed by Mr J Down 26/03/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit	Est. Revenue
2025	1.91	+£0	£876k
2025	1.91	+£72k	£876k
2024	2.34	+£72k	£1.2M
2023	2.64	+£37k	£708k
2022	2.63	+£52k	£248k
2021	1.88	+£29k	—
2020	1.70	+£34k	—
2019	2.15	+£35k	—
2018	0.76	—	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.