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Ferns Group Limited

09415041

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

TUTSHAM FARM, MAIDSTONE, ME15 0NE
Incorporated 30/01/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

group

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/07/2025

Due 20/07/2026

On track

Industry

99999
Dormant company

Officers

Mr Ian David Fern

director · Since 30/01/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Harry David Fern

director · Since 30/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian David Fern

25–50% shares
ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
25–50% votes
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
Appoint directors
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 57

Tutsham, Farm, Maidstone, ME15 0NE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Harry David Fern

ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 29

Tutsham Farm, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NE

Notified 30/03/2026

Mr Stuart James Mair

ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-50-to-75-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

British · England · Age 55

Tutsham Farm, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NE

Notified 30/03/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 27/09/2023Registered 02/10/2023

CompanyRankvs 1462+ SIC 99999 peers
57

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.23× · 12/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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.

Longevity11/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£23.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4k

Working capital

Current Assets

£23k

Current Liabilities

£18k

Fixed Assets

£22.4M

Debtors

£26.6M

Cost of Sales

£101.0M

Admin Expenses

£16.1M

Profit After Tax

£3.0M

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1k
Dividends paid-£99k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£13.6M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.2M
Assets less current liabilities£24.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.23+£0
20251.23+£21.7M
2024—+£1.3M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.