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Cambridge United Football Club Limited

00482197

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
50 / 100

Notable Risks

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

ABBEY STADIUM, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LN
Incorporated 17/05/1950

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/04/2026

Due 24/04/2027

On track

Industry

93110
Operation of sports facilities

Officers

Mr Renford Laurence Sargent

director · Since 12/03/2009

CHARMAN TRAVEL COMPANY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Mr Edward Joseph Clarke

director · Since 27/07/2012

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Mr David Graham Daniels B A B D

director · Since 23/05/2013

GENERAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mr David Matthew-Jones

director · Since 22/01/2016

TELEPHONE ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mr Shaun Francis Grady

director · Since 30/09/2016

VP GLOBAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Godric William Naylor Smith

director · Since 19/07/2018

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ian Philip Mather

director · Since 01/05/2022

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Elsje Gesina Otten

director · Since 04/07/2025

SENIOR SCIENTIST

DUTCH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 36

Mr Michael Davey

director · Since 04/07/2025

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Paul Barry

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

British · United States · Age 65

Abbey Stadium, Newmarket Stadium, Cambridge, CB5 8LW

Notified 07/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

GROVEFIELD FINANCE LIMITED

Created 23/12/2003Registered 07/01/2004Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

GROVEFIELD FINANCE LIMITED

Created 23/12/2003Registered 07/01/2004Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/01/2003Registered 21/01/2003Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

MELVYN LAUGHTON, SEAN VERITY AND STEWART JAMES DAVIES

Created 23/12/2002Registered 31/12/2002Satisfied 14/01/2004
charge
satisfied

MELVYN LAUGHTON, SEAN VERITY AND STEWART JAMES DAVIES

Created 23/12/2002Registered 31/12/2002Satisfied 14/01/2004
charge
satisfied

MELVYN LAUGHTON, SEAN VERITY AND STEWART JAMES DAVIES

Created 23/12/2002Registered 31/12/2002Satisfied 14/01/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/09/2002Registered 26/09/2002Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/09/2002Registered 26/09/2002Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/09/2002Registered 26/09/2002Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/09/2002Registered 26/09/2002Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

PAUL BARRY

Created 07/03/2002Registered 13/03/2002Satisfied 14/01/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/02/2000Registered 01/03/2000Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/06/1999Registered 11/06/1999Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

REGINALD HERBERT SMART

Created 12/03/1992Registered 17/03/1992Satisfied 13/05/2000
charge
satisfied

A. H. HAND

Created 26/02/1990Registered 15/03/1990Satisfied 12/02/1993
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1987Registered 23/09/1987Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1987Registered 23/09/1987Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1987Registered 23/09/1987Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1987Registered 23/09/1987Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1987Registered 23/09/1987Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1987Registered 23/09/1987Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1987Registered 23/09/1987Satisfied 19/05/2005
charge
satisfied

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Created 28/05/1986Registered 09/06/1986Satisfied 12/02/1993
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/10/1983Registered 11/10/1983Satisfied 08/06/1989
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/06/1982Registered 25/06/1982Satisfied 08/06/1989
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/01/1980Registered 29/01/1980

Insolvency History2 cases

in administration

Ian Stewart Carr (practitioner) · Nicholas Stewart Wood (practitioner)

corporate voluntary arrangement

Nicholas Stewart Wood (practitioner) · Ian Stewart Carr (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 1286+ SIC 93110 peers
45

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees56th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.32× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Insolvency history -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.

Employees8/15 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

Insolvency history: -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

£5.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£298k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£3.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£3.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£5.4M

Fixed Assets

£9.5M

Debtors

£1.1M

Cost of Sales

£3.9M

Admin Expenses

£9.1M

Profit After Tax

-£3.7M

2avg. employees-220

People Costs(2024)

Wages & salaries£5.7M
NI contributions£532k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.32-£2.7M
20240.66+£434k
20232.64+£6.1M
20221.31+£833k
20211.56+£2.6M
20200.44—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.