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Burnley Football & Athletic Company,Limited(The)

00054222

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
62 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

TURF MOOR, LANCASHIRE, BB10 4BX
Incorporated 29/09/1897

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/07/2025

Due 20/07/2026

On track

Industry

93110
Operation of sports facilities

Officers

Mr Matthew Robert Williams

secretary · Since 22/07/2016

Mr David Wayne Checketts

director · Since 30/12/2020

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Stuart Andrew Hunt

director · Since 30/12/2020

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 50

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Alan Gary Pace

director · Since 30/12/2020

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Michael Lee Smith

director · Since 30/12/2020

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 54

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Burnley Fc Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares

Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX

Notified 06/07/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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MGG LUX SV 1 S.À R.L. (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 05/01/2024Registered 09/01/2024
Charge
satisfied

MACQUARIE BANK LIMITED, LONDON BRANCH

Created 09/06/2023Registered 13/06/2023Satisfied 20/06/2024
Charge
satisfied

MACQUARIE BANK LIMITED, LONDON BRANCH

Created 09/06/2023Registered 13/06/2023Satisfied 20/06/2024
Charge
outstanding

MACQUARIE BANK LIMITED, LONDON BRANCH

Created 02/09/2022Registered 07/09/2022
Charge
outstanding

MACQUARIE BANK LIMITED, LONDON BRANCH

Created 20/07/2022Registered 21/07/2022
Charge
satisfied

MACQUARIE BANK LIMITED, LONDON BRANCH

Created 03/05/2022Registered 04/05/2022Satisfied 20/06/2024
Charge
satisfied

MSD UK HOLDINGS LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 30/12/2020Registered 31/12/2020Satisfied 08/02/2023
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/10/2014Registered 08/10/2014Satisfied 09/07/2019
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/07/2014Registered 23/07/2014Satisfied 13/01/2020
charge
satisfied

DANIEL THWAITES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Created 13/03/2006Registered 23/03/2006Satisfied 25/08/2011
charge
satisfied

GERLING GENERAL INSURANCE CO

Created 14/02/2003Registered 01/03/2003Satisfied 15/01/2009
charge
satisfied

GERLING GENERAL INSURANCE CO

Created 14/02/2003Registered 19/02/2003Satisfied 15/01/2009
charge
satisfied

THE PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLERS' ASSOCIATION

Created 20/11/2002Registered 28/11/2002Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

DANIEL THWAITES PLC

Created 04/04/1996Registered 16/04/1996Satisfied 25/08/2011
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 15/12/1995Registered 22/12/1995Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/11/1995Registered 09/12/1995Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/11/1995Registered 09/12/1995Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/10/1995Registered 10/10/1995Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/07/1995Registered 04/08/1995Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/07/1995Registered 04/08/1995Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/07/1995Registered 04/08/1995Satisfied 01/09/2010
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/09/1993Registered 10/09/1993Satisfied 19/04/1996
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/09/1993Registered 10/09/1993Satisfied 19/04/1996
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/09/1993Registered 10/09/1993Satisfied 19/04/1996
charge
satisfied

SCOTTISH & NEWCOMBE BREWERIES PLC

Created 30/09/1987Registered 03/10/1987Satisfied 18/09/1993
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BURNLEY

Created 27/04/1987Registered 14/05/1987Satisfied 18/09/1993
charge
satisfied

SCOTTISH & NEWCASTLE BREWERIES PLC

Created 11/12/1984Registered 29/12/1984Satisfied 18/09/1993
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 08/12/1983Registered 21/12/1983Satisfied 18/09/1993
charge
satisfied

TRUSTEE SAVINGS BANK LANCASHIRE AND CUMBRIA

Created 14/10/1983Registered 27/10/1983Satisfied 18/09/1993
charge
satisfied

TRUSTEE SAVINGS BANK LANCASHIRE AND CUMBRIA

Created 14/10/1983Registered 27/10/1983Satisfied 18/09/1993
charge
satisfied

TRUSTEE SAVINGS BANK LANCASHIRE CUMBRIA

Created 14/10/1983Registered 27/10/1983Satisfied 18/09/1993
charge
satisfied

BURNLEY BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 03/12/1980Registered 22/12/1980

CompanyRankvs 832+ SIC 93110 peers
50

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

e financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. Material uncertainty related to going concern We draw attention to note 1.2 to the financial statements, which indicates that if player trading results, and receipts from the Parent Company, which would be allocated against the inte

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£28.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£12.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£29.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£61.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£235.0M

Fixed Assets

£14.5M

Debtors

£55.1M

Cost of Sales

£82.3M

Profit After Tax

-£29.1M

408avg. employees+20

People Costs

Wages & salaries£72.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£129.8M
Bank loans & overdrafts£105.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025-£29.1M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.