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Bedford Educational Association

00171179

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

ARGENT HOUSE 5 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3JY
Incorporated 02/11/1920

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/05/2025

Due 08/06/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Lindsey Elizabeth Cebula

director · Since 22/01/1996

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Dr Robert Harvey Oakley

director · Since 10/04/2007

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Mrs Catherine Irene Saenger

director · Since 28/01/2010

RETIRED

BRITISH,IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Mr Matthew David Rawlinson

director · Since 28/04/2015

ACCOUNTANT AND TAX ADVISER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Nicola Beth Reddy

director · Since 28/04/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Matthew David Rawlinson

secretary · Since 27/09/2017

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael David Ward

director · Since 24/09/2019

TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Mrs Lisa Mary Woodrow

director · Since 24/04/2023

NURSE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED

Created 29/11/1974Registered 09/12/1974Satisfied 04/04/2012

CompanyRankvs 14828+ SIC 68209 peers
67

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.35× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees3/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

of funds from the Alderman Newton's Educational Fund of £13,537. The Chairperson of the Grants Committee is making known to relevant bodies that funds are available for appropriate applications. Going concern The Trustees believe that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue for the foreseeable future. Page 3 BEDFORD EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£251k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£275k

Working capital

Current Assets

£308k

Current Liabilities

£33k

Debtors

£18k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Interest receivable£77k
Signed by Mr M D Rawlinson FCCA CTA ACAPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20259.35+£39k
20248.39+£98k
202315.34+£21k
202223.39-£3k
202123.68+£2k
202020.93-£4k
2019+£8k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.