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Porthminster Hotel Company Limited

00038487

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Harbour House, 60 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1ES
Incorporated 23/03/1893

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

28/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/06/2026

Due 07/07/2027

On track

Industry

55100
Hotels and similar accommodation

Officers

Mr Michael Oliver Warren

director · Since 17/05/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 34 other boards

Mr Gary Alexander Hall

director · Since 26/04/2021

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 37 other boards

Michael Oliver Warren

director · Since 17/05/2016

Irish · England · Age 56

Gary Alexander Hall

director · Since 26/04/2021

British · England · Age 54

Former

Frederick Martin Bullock

secretary · Resigned 01/08/2000

Mary Dawson

director · Resigned 09/07/2001

Jean Philippe Marie Walker

director · Resigned 31/03/2006

Jonathan Stewart Lane

director · Resigned 18/01/2008

John Peter Mitchell

secretary · Resigned 18/01/2008

Edward Thomas Bolitho

director · Resigned 18/01/2008

John Peter Mitchell

director · Resigned 18/01/2008

Ian Michael Lakin

director · Resigned 23/01/2009

Ian Michael Lakin

secretary · Resigned 13/09/2009

Nicolas James Roach

director · Resigned 26/09/2012

Richard Adrian Jones

director · Resigned 01/12/2015

Stuart Andrew Bateman

secretary · Resigned 10/01/2018

David Francis Robbins

director · Resigned 26/04/2021

Stuart Andrew Bateman

director · Resigned 26/04/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Harbour Hotels Group Limited

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

Harbour House, 60 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1ES

Reg: 09462800 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 30/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC AS SECURITY AGENT FOR THE SECURED PARTIES

Created 28/04/2017Registered 04/05/2017
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES

Created 28/04/2017Registered 04/05/2017

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-21

Active

typeltd
2026-08-21

Private Limited Company

address line1Harbour House
2026-08-21

HARBOUR HOUSE

post townChristchurch
2026-08-21

CHRISTCHURCH

officer appointedHALL, Gary Alexander
2026-08-21
officer appointedWARREN, Michael Oliver
2026-08-21

CompanyRankvs 1302+ SIC 55100 peers
51

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.15× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

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.

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

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

of this report, we consider the concept of going concern, which is fundamental to assessing the Company's ability to continue operating in the foreseeable future. The Directors have carried out a thorough assessment of the Company's financ

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£76k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£77k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£258k

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£14.2M

Debtors

£143k

Cost of Sales

£2.0M

Gross Profit

£2.1M

Admin Expenses

£1.8M

Profit After Tax

-£147k

73avg. employees-18

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.4M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£12.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.15-£33k
20230.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.