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The Humble Potato Co. Limited

08720316

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Pegasus House Pegasus Road, Elsham Wold Industrial Estate, Elsham, DN20 0SX
Incorporated 07/10/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/10/2025

Due 21/10/2026

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
10310
Processing and preserving of potatoes

Officers

Richard David Arundel

director · Since 07/10/2013

British · England · Age 56

David Kenneth Burks

director · Since 26/04/2020

British · England · Age 57

Rebecca Dobson

director · Since 01/10/2023

British · England · Age 39

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Kenneth Burks

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 57

Pegasus House, Pegasus Road, Elsham, DN20 0SX

Notified 26/04/2020

Arundel Kerr Produce Limited

25–50% shares

Pegasus House, Pegasus Road, Pegasus Road, Brigg, DN20 0SQ

Reg: 03873206 · England And Wales · Limited

Notified 30/10/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Richard David Arundel

Ceased 30/10/2023

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 10/11/2025Registered 10/11/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/08/2023Registered 17/08/2023
Charge
outstanding

OXBURY BANK PLC

Created 05/08/2022Registered 08/08/2022

Change History

status → active
2026-06-05

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-05

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Pegasus House Pegasus Road
2026-06-05

PEGASUS HOUSE PEGASUS ROAD

post town → Elsham
2026-06-05

ELSHAM

CompanyRankvs 310+ SIC 01130 peers
60

Financial strength71th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.03× · 12/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength18/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£419k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£250

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£159k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.7M

Current Liabilities

£4.6M

Fixed Assets

£872k

Debtors

£2.1M

7avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£144k
Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Signed by 08720316 2024-08-01 2025-07-31 08720316 2025-07-31 08720316 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 bus:Non-cumulativeNon-redeemableSharPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.03+£0
20251.03+£108k
20240.92+£301k
20230.98—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.