# J ASCROFT & SON LIMITED (04440589)

> J ASCROFT & SON LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 04440589) incorporated on 16 May 2002, registered in Preston. Its registered activity is growing of other non-perennial crops (SIC 01190). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 March 2025, showing net assets of £307k and cash of £189k, with 6 employees on average. Net assets fell 2% on the prior period (£315k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2002-05-16
- Registered office: Preston, PR4 6AP
- SIC 01190: Growing of other non-perennial crops
- Next accounts due: 2026-12-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-05-30
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 260 comparable companies in the UK (median £756, upper quartile £101k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | £307k | £189k | — | £68k | — | — | 6 |
| 2024-03-31 | £315k | £160k | — | £48k | — | — | 6 |

current ratio 3.43; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £307,487 at 31 March 2025
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 3.43
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £188,877
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 16 May 2002

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Janet Ascroft — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Mr John Brian Ascroft — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04440589
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