# READ FARMING LTD (10002840)

> READ FARMING LTD is an active private limited company (company number 10002840) incorporated on 12 February 2016, registered in Basingstoke. Its registered activity is mixed farming (SIC 01500). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 April 2025, showing net assets of £5,649 and cash of £185k, with 3 employees on average. Net assets rose 108% on the prior period (−£73k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2016-02-12
- Registered office: Basingstoke, RG23 8PE
- SIC 01500: Mixed farming
- SIC 93199: Other sports activities
- Next accounts due: 2027-01-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-02-26
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the upper half of 79 comparable companies in Reading (median £2, upper quartile £69k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | £5,649 | £185k | £790 | — | — | — | 3 |
| 2024-04-30 | −£73k | £200k | £8,241 | — | — | — | 3 |

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £5,649 at 30 April 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +107.7% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £185,084
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 12 February 2016

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## Persons with significant control

- Peter Read — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Mary Read — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2019-06-06

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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/10002840
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