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East Anglian Railway Museum (Trading) Limited

00972290

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CHAPPEL & WAKES COLNE STATION STATION ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO6 2DS
Incorporated 13/02/1970

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/04/2026

Due 26/04/2027

On track

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores
56210
Event catering activities
58110
Book publishing
91020
Museum activities

Officers

Mr Mark David Cornell

director · Since 25/02/1997

BANK OFFICIAL

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Mr. Peter Robinson

director · Since 26/05/2018

RAILWAY ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Mr Mark Fogg Elliot

director · Since 28/06/2022

IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Jacqueline Collison

director · Since 23/03/2024

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Brendan Sothcott

director · Since 23/03/2024

RAILWAY ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter Christopher Martin

director · Since 24/03/2024

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 2 other boards

Charges1 outstanding

A registered charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

LEGAL CHARGE

Created 11/05/1995Registered 20/07/2026Satisfied 20/07/2026
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/05/1995Registered 15/05/1995

CompanyRankvs 536+ SIC 47610 peers
47

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.05× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£114k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£598k

Working capital

Current Assets

£30k

Current Liabilities

£628k

Fixed Assets

£815k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£217k
Signed by 2024-10-01Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.05-£236k
20240.24-£157k
20230.42—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.