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Ke & J Sparkes Ltd

09115651

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WESTGATE FARM, PRESTON, PR4 6XS
Incorporated 03/07/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/07/2025

Due 17/07/2026

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Jason Sparkes

director · Since 03/07/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mrs Kathryn Elizabeth Sparkes

director · Since 03/07/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Jason Sparkes

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Westgate Farm, Guide Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6XS

Notified 22/07/2016

Mrs Kathryn Elizabeth Sparkes

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

Westgate Farm, Guide Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6XS

Notified 22/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/10/2014Registered 07/10/2014

CompanyRankvs 218+ SIC 01130 peers
65

Financial strength63th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.23× · 20/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength16/25 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.

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.

Longevity12/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£145k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£396k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£479k

Working capital

Current Assets

£627k

Current Liabilities

£148k

Fixed Assets

£91k

Debtors

£161k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£570k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.23+£139k
20243.37-£130k
20231.04+£127k
20220.88-£38k
20210.93-£12k
20201.04-£45k
20191.16

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.