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Bentleys Castle Fruit Farm Ltd

08612081

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

CASTLE FRUIT FARM, NEWENT, GL18 1LS
Incorporated 16/07/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/07/2025

Due 30/07/2026

Overdue

Industry

01240
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits

Officers

Mrs Alice Christiana Bentley

director · Since 16/07/2013

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Mr Michael Henry Bentley

director · Since 16/07/2013

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Henry Bentley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 74

79, Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UP

Notified 16/07/2016

Mrs Alice Christiana Bentley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 75

79, Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UP

Notified 25/03/2026

Insolvency History1 case

members voluntary liquidation04/08/2026

Roderick Graham Butcher (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 49+ SIC 01240 peers
57

Financial strength61th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 12/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength15/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 pts

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

Longevity13/15 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

Insolvency history: -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

£82k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£209k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£82k

Working capital

Current Assets

£347k

Current Liabilities

£265k

Debtors

£138k

7avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£82k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.31-£93k
20241.36-£54k
20231.76

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.