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The Fine Art Society Limited

00010262

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

The Orchard House Upper Bolney Road, Harpsden, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 4AQ
Incorporated 10/02/1876

Previously known as

Fine Art Society Public Limited Company(The) Limited · until 31/01/2020
Fine Art Society Public Limited Company(The) · until 31/01/2020

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/10/2025

Due 02/11/2026

On track

Industry

47781
Retail sale in commercial art galleries

Officers

Emily Clare Walsh

director · Since 22/06/2006

British · Scotland · Age 50

Bernard Higgins

director · Since 04/03/2020

British · England · Age 65

Elizabeth Jean Kennedy

secretary · Since 01/09/2021

Former

Simon Harold John Edsor

director · Resigned 20/11/2015

Angus Mcfarlane Mcleod Grossart

director · Resigned 23/03/2016

David Michael Elliott

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2016

David Michael Elliott

director · Resigned 31/03/2016

Robert Upstone

director · Resigned 18/05/2016

Rowena Morgan-Cox

director · Resigned 08/12/2017

John Gordon Churchill Cooke

director · Resigned 14/12/2017

Robert George Holland Martin

director · Resigned 31/07/2018

Pippa Louise Stockdale

director · Resigned 31/07/2018

Cheska Hill-Wood

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2018

Sara Terzi

director · Resigned 31/07/2018

Annamarie Phelps

director · Resigned 04/03/2020

Hugh John Watchorn

secretary · Resigned 24/06/2020

Hugh John Watchorn

director · Resigned 24/06/2020

Rowena Morgan-Cox

director · Resigned 30/11/2020

David Archibald Sinclair

secretary · Resigned 01/09/2021

Andrew Graham Mcintosh Patrick

director · Resigned 19/07/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Noble Grossart Investments Ltd

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

48, Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3NR

Reg: Sc046538 · Companies House - Scotland · Corporate

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PROPENSIONS LIMITED, A COMPANY INCORPORATED IN SCOTLAND WITH REGISTERED NUMBER SC639915 AS THE

Created 27/01/2023Registered 02/02/2023
Charge
outstanding

NOBLE GROSSART INVESTMENTS LIMITED, A PRIVATE COMPANY INCORPORATED IN SCOTLAND WITH REGISTERED

Created 27/01/2023Registered 02/02/2023
Charge
outstanding

BALLYVADONA PROPERTIES LIMITED, A COMPANY INCORPORATED IN IRELAND WITH REGISTERED NUMBER 391266

Created 27/01/2023Registered 02/02/2023
Charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 08/01/2018Registered 10/01/2018Satisfied 22/03/2019
Charge
satisfied

NOBLE GROSSART INVESTMENTS LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 17/09/2013Registered 20/09/2013Satisfied 14/12/2016
Charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 09/05/2013Registered 10/05/2013Satisfied 18/09/2018
charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 16/09/2008Registered 18/09/2008Satisfied 15/04/2019
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/11/1997Registered 07/11/1997Satisfied 15/10/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/11/1988Registered 07/12/1988Satisfied 15/10/2011
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/11/1988Registered 07/12/1988Satisfied 04/11/1992
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/10/1988Registered 18/10/1988Satisfied 15/10/2011

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-10

Active

typeltd
2026-05-10

Private Limited Company

address line1The Orchard House Upper Bolney Road
2026-05-10

THE ORCHARD HOUSE UPPER BOLNEY ROAD

post townHenley-On-Thames
2026-05-10

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

officer appointedKENNEDY, Elizabeth Jean
2026-05-10
officer appointedHIGGINS, Bernard
2026-05-10
officer appointedWALSH, Emily Clare
2026-05-10

CompanyRankvs 10+ SIC 47781 peers
78

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.21× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 pts

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

Longevity15/15 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 31/07/2022

Net Worth

£858k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£173k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£905k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£282k

Fixed Assets

£726k

Debtors

£180k

8avg. employees+6

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2021.0.152

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20224.21+£1.1M
20211.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Director details changed

change person director company with change date

13/03/20262 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

12/03/20261 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

17/11/202513 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

01/11/20251 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

01/11/202515 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

24/04/202513 pages · PDF
AD04

move registers to registered office company with new address

01/11/20241 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

01/11/202416 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

09/05/202413 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

10/01/20241 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

02/11/20233 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

16/05/20231 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

02/02/202353 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

02/02/202355 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

02/02/202355 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/01/20231 page · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

24/01/202321 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

20/01/202315 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

01/11/202216 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

01/08/20221 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

19/04/202217 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

21/11/202117 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

05/09/20212 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

05/09/20211 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

29/04/202133 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

16/12/202017 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

06/12/20201 page · PDF
AD03

move registers to sail company with new address

19/10/20201 page · PDF
AD02

change sail address company with new address

18/10/20201 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

30/06/20202 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

28/06/20201 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

28/06/20201 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

11/03/20202 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

09/03/20201 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

05/02/202031 pages · PDF
MISC

miscellaneous

31/01/20201 page · PDF
CC04

statement of companys objects

31/01/20202 pages · PDF
CERT10

certificate re registration public limited company to private

31/01/20201 page · PDF
MAR

re registration memorandum articles

31/01/202017 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

31/01/20201 page · PDF
RR02

reregistration public to private company

31/01/20202 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

29/11/201917 pages · PDF
AUD

auditors resignation company

16/10/20191 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

01/10/20192 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

15/04/20191 page · PDF
MR05

mortgage charge whole release with charge number

08/04/20192 pages · PDF
MR05

mortgage charge whole release with charge number

08/04/20192 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

22/03/20191 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

05/02/201930 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

29/11/20183 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

18/09/20181 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

01/08/20182 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

01/08/20182 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

01/08/20181 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

01/08/20181 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

01/08/20181 page · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

01/08/20181 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

13/07/20181 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

03/05/201832 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

19/03/20182 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

10/01/201815 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/12/20171 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/12/20171 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

30/11/201718 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

27/06/20172 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

27/06/20172 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

26/01/201735 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

20/01/201718 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

14/12/20164 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

12/09/20162 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

31/05/20161 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

20/04/20161 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

19/04/20162 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

08/04/20161 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

08/04/20161 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

20/01/201619 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

06/01/201625 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

02/12/20151 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

29/09/20152 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

15/01/201519 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

06/01/201524 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

07/11/20141 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/10/20141 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

26/09/20142 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

26/09/20142 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

26/09/20141 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

02/04/20141 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

06/02/201418 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

08/01/20142 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

02/12/201326 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

30/10/20132 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number

20/09/201323 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

20/06/20132 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number

10/05/20139 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

02/04/20131 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

07/01/20132 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

07/01/20132 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

24/12/201218 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

16/11/201227 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

02/01/201218 pages · PDF