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Watford Association Football Club Limited(The)

00104194

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM, WATFORD HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 0ER
Incorporated 22/07/1909

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/01/2026

Due 01/02/2027

On track

Industry

93199
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

Mr. Peter James Wastall

secretary · Since 25/03/2000

BRITISH · Age 86

Also on 17 other boards

Professor Stuart Read Timperley

director · Since 22/01/2009

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

David Bernard Fransen

director · Since 13/03/2009

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SWITZERLAND · Age 68

Mr Scott Ian Duxbury

director · Since 12/07/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Hornets Investment Limited

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

38, Craven Street, London, WC2N 5NG

Reg: 08112624 · Uk · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

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Created 01/04/2011Registered 12/04/2011Satisfied 26/11/2015
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WOLSEY PARK TRUSTEE LIMITED IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF THE WOLSEY PARK UNIT TRUST AND WOLSEY

Created 21/05/2007Registered 25/05/2007Satisfied 01/04/2016
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satisfied

WATFORD FC'S COMMUNITY SPORTS AND EDUCATION TRUST

Created 30/06/2005Registered 06/07/2005Satisfied 08/11/2021
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/09/2004Registered 14/09/2004Satisfied 03/11/2021
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Created 19/08/1980Registered 01/09/1980Satisfied 12/07/2001
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THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Created 17/05/1978Registered 05/06/1978Satisfied 12/07/2001
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THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LTD

Created 14/03/1972Registered 22/03/1972Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

BERKHAMSTED PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 03/04/1970Registered 08/04/1970Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

LEEDS PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 22/01/1970Registered 27/01/1970Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

BERKHAMSTED DISTRICT PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 26/03/1969Registered 11/04/1969Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

BERKHAMSTED DISTRICT PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 17/05/1968Registered 31/05/1968Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 09/08/1967Registered 14/08/1967Satisfied 12/07/2001
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TEMPERANCE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 21/12/1965Registered 04/01/1966Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

THE BOROUGH OF WATFORD

Created 22/01/1965Registered 11/02/1965Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
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PORTMAN BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 03/02/1964Registered 05/02/1964Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

THE BERKHAMSTED DISTRICT PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 31/01/1964Registered 05/02/1964Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

PORTMAN BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 08/04/1963Registered 10/04/1963Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

BERKHAMSTED DISTRICT PERMANENT BUILDING SOC.

Created 16/01/1962Registered 29/01/1962Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

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Created 20/04/1956Registered 10/05/1956Satisfied 07/10/2009
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satisfied

WATFORD & WEST HERTS PERMANENT BENEFIT BLDG SOCY.

Created 30/09/1955Registered 07/10/1955Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

PORTMAN BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 29/10/1954Registered 12/11/1954Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

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Created 04/08/1954Registered 18/08/1954Satisfied 12/07/2001
charge
satisfied

W LAWTON

Created 19/01/1950Registered 03/02/1950Satisfied 12/07/2001

CompanyRankvs 2685+ SIC 93199 peers
50

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.39× · 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 strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£25.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£16.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£44.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£28.5M

Current Liabilities

£72.6M

Fixed Assets

£132.1M

Debtors

£3.4M

Admin Expenses

£10.3M

Profit After Tax

-£16.2M

4avg. employees-348

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£10.0M
Assets less current liabilities£88.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.39+£22.4M
20240.57+£37.8M
20220.49-£17.7M
20190.56+£10.4M
20180.25—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.