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The White Ensign Association Limited

00606887

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

HMS BELFAST, LONDON, SE1 2JH
Incorporated 24/06/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/10/2025

Due 03/11/2026

On track

Industry

88990
Other social work activities without accommodation

Officers

Mr James Michael Ross Saunders Watson

director · Since 15/11/2017

LANDOWNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Commodore Inga Jane Kennedy

director · Since 15/11/2018

QARNNS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Commodore Robert William Dorey

director · Since 14/11/2019

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Admiral Sir Philip Andrew Jones Gcb Dl

director · Since 14/11/2019

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Lieutenant General Edward Grant Martin Davis Cb Cbe

director · Since 14/11/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Hon Caroline Philippa Haughey

director · Since 15/07/2021

BARRISTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Linda Ruth Cairnie

director · Since 20/07/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Theocharis Panayiotou Theochari

director · Since 24/09/2021

SENIOR CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Mr Adam Charles Marchant-Wincott

secretary · Since 23/09/2022

Mr Toby George Ellison

director · Since 27/02/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Robert Ashley Meyricke Constant

director · Since 19/03/2025

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Mrs Lindsey Gilchrist

director · Since 20/03/2025

ROYAL NAVY WARRANT OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Admiral Sir Timothy Peter Fraser

director · Since 20/03/2025

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 3 other boards

CompanyRankvs 932+ SIC 88990 peers
74

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.71× · 16/20
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 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

Designated Fund was set up following receipt of two major donations in September 1995. The purpose of the Fund is to help secure the long-term future of the Association and is invested appropriately. Going concern The trustees have reviewed and approved the budget for 2024 and five year forecast. They are not aware of any material uncertainties which would affect the WEA's ability to continue as a

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£5.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£116k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£97k

Working capital

Current Assets

£233k

Current Liabilities

£136k

Fixed Assets

£5.7M

Debtors

£117k

7avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£340k
NI contributions£25k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.8M
Interest receivable£205k
Signed by Adm Sir M StanhopePrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20231.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.