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H & P Ascroft Ltd

10672426

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

8-12 LONDON STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0UE
Incorporated 15/03/2017

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/03/2026

Due 28/03/2027

On track

Industry

01130
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers

Officers

Mr Peter Ascroft

director · Since 15/03/2017

GROWER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Rosalind Ascroft

director · Since 23/03/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Mr Jon Cliff Forshaw

director · Since 23/03/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter Ascroft

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

8-12, London Street, Southport, PR9 0UE

Notified 15/03/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/07/2017Registered 07/07/2017

CompanyRankvs 765+ SIC 01130 peers
31

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.46× · 2/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 pts

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

Longevity9/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£219k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£258k

Working capital

Current Assets

£215k

Current Liabilities

£473k

Fixed Assets

£631k

Debtors

£114k

25avg. employees-12

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£450k
Assets less current liabilities£373k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.46-£109k
20240.72+£40k
20230.33+£80k
20220.38+£37k
20210.23-£232k
20200.36+£108k
20190.28

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.