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Withers Fruit Farm Limited

09488074

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

STAVERTON COURT, CHELTENHAM, GL51 0UX
Incorporated 13/03/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/03/2026

Due 27/03/2027

On track

Industry

01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts

Officers

Mr George William Leeds

director · Since 13/03/2015

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 2 other boards

Richard George Leeds

director · Since 09/08/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 38

Mr Nicholas George Leeds

director · Since 04/03/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 33

Persons with Significant Control

Mr George William Leeds

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Staverton Court, Staverton, Cheltenham, GL51 0UX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Nicholas George Leeds

50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 33

Staverton Court, Staverton, Cheltenham, GL51 0UX

Notified 20/11/2025

Mr Richard George Leeds

50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 38

Staverton Court, Staverton, Cheltenham, GL51 0UX

Notified 20/11/2025

Former PSCs

Ms Barbara Rita Leeds

Ceased 13/09/2024

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CompanyRankvs 74+ SIC 01250 peers
52

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.92× · 6/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Turnover

£22.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£10.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£925k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.8M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£633k

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.2M

Current Liabilities

£7.8M

Fixed Assets

£24.2M

Debtors

£5.3M

Cost of Sales

£15.8M

Gross Profit

£6.3M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

£2.7M

274avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£65k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.8M
NI contributions£839k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets-£1.6M
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.6M
Assets less current liabilities£22.0M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.92

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.