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Castle Howard Estate Limited

00480214

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 16 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ESTATE OFFICE, YORK, YO60 7DA
Incorporated 29/03/1950

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/09/2025

Due 15/09/2026

On track

Industry

47290
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
91030
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions

Officers

The Hon. Nicholas Paul Geoffrey Howard

director · Since 01/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Victoria Howard

director · Since 11/02/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Mr Rupert Owen Sebag-Montefiore

director · Since 17/08/2020

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Mr William John Wood

secretary · Since 27/03/2023

Mr James Nicholas Lambert

director · Since 07/11/2023

RETAILER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Persons with Significant Control

Howard Trustees Limited

50–75% votes
Appoint directors

Castle Howard, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA

Reg: 1462936 · Companies House Uk · Private Limited Company Incorporated In England And Wales

Notified 06/04/2016

Second Legist (C.H.) Trustees Limited

75–100% shares

31, Hill Street, London, W1J 5LS

Reg: 1291297 · Companies House Uk · Private Limited Company Incorporated In England And Wales

Notified 06/04/2016

Coneysthorpe Trustees Limited

25–50% votes

Castle Howard, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA

Reg: 1461054 · Companies House Uk · Private Limited Company Incorporated In England And Wales

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges16 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 05/11/2025Registered 13/11/2025
Charge
outstanding

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

Created 07/05/2021Registered 21/05/2021
Charge
outstanding

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

Created 23/03/2021Registered 12/04/2021
Charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 29/11/2016Registered 20/12/2016
Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 28/09/2016Registered 03/10/2016
Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 28/09/2016Registered 03/10/2016
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 11/02/2010Registered 12/02/2010Satisfied 05/03/2013
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE FORWARD

Created 28/04/2000Registered 05/05/2000
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLC

Created 27/11/1991Registered 05/12/1991
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 18/06/1980Registered 20/06/1980Satisfied 16/02/1988
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD

Created 13/06/1977Registered 16/06/1977
charge
outstanding

THE AGRIGUTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD

Created 13/06/1977Registered 16/06/1977
charge
satisfied

RYEDALE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Created 22/09/1975Registered 26/09/1975Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

RYEDALE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Created 22/09/1975Registered 26/09/1975Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

RYEDALE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Created 27/08/1975Registered 28/08/1975Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

RYEDALE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Created 27/08/1975Registered 28/08/1975Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON YORKS.

Created 28/03/1974Registered 03/04/1974Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON YORKS.

Created 28/03/1974Registered 03/04/1974Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR RURAL DISTRICT OF MALTON.

Created 18/02/1974Registered 07/03/1974Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR RURAL DISTRICT OF MALTON.

Created 18/02/1974Registered 07/03/1974Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR THE RURAL DISTRICT OF MALTON.

Created 03/04/1973Registered 06/04/1973Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORT. CORPN LTD.

Created 09/10/1972Registered 12/10/1972
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTRUAL MOTA CORPN LTD.

Created 09/10/1972Registered 12/10/1972
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTRUAL MORTGAGE CORPN. LTD.

Created 09/10/1972Registered 12/10/1972
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON YORK

Created 30/06/1972Registered 10/07/1972Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON YORK

Created 30/06/1972Registered 10/07/1972Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON YORK

Created 05/01/1972Registered 11/01/1972Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 16/02/1971Registered 04/03/1971Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 14/01/1971Registered 25/01/1971Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 28/12/1970Registered 06/01/1971Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

RURAL DISTRCIT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 08/04/1969Registered 16/04/1969Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 08/04/1969Registered 16/04/1969Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR THE RURAL DISTRICT OF MALTON, YORK.

Created 24/03/1969Registered 01/04/1969Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 24/03/1969Registered 01/04/1969Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR THE RURAL DISTRICT OF MALTON, YORK.

Created 06/02/1969Registered 24/02/1969Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE COUNCIL FOR THE RURUAL DISTRICT OF MALTON YORK.

Created 13/12/1968Registered 01/01/1969Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Created 28/11/1968Registered 11/12/1968
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 28/08/1968Registered 16/09/1968Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 17/04/1968Registered 03/05/1968Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 24/01/1968Registered 09/02/1968Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 24/01/1968Registered 09/02/1968Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 18/07/1967Registered 31/07/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 18/07/1967Registered 31/07/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 05/04/1967Registered 25/04/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRCIT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 05/04/1967Registered 25/04/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 05/04/1967Registered 25/04/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 05/04/1967Registered 25/04/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 05/04/1967Registered 25/04/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 05/04/1967Registered 25/04/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 05/04/1967Registered 25/04/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

MALTON R.D.C.

Created 13/01/1967Registered 06/03/1967Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
outstanding

PORTMAN BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 30/09/1966Registered 20/10/1966
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON

Created 21/09/1966Registered 07/10/1966Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON YORK

Created 27/02/1966Registered 16/03/1966Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
satisfied

THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALTON YORK

Created 25/02/1966Registered 16/03/1966Satisfied 14/08/2007
charge
outstanding

THE AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD

Created 12/08/1954Registered 18/08/1954

CompanyRankvs 208+ SIC 47290 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees47th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.31× · 20/20
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.

Employees7/15 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

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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£74.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£77k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£96.2M

Debtors

£1.3M

Admin Expenses

£2.6M

Profit After Tax

-£280k

2avg. employees-233

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.8M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£17k
Bank loans & overdrafts£6.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.31-£280k
2024-£825k
2022+£5.4M
2021+£5.8M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.