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Abbeyfield (Darlington) Society Limited (The)

00996404

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
64 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

SIR CHARLES STARMER HOUSE DANBY LODGE, DARLINGTON, DL3 8PD
Incorporated 08/12/1970

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/10/2025

Due 24/10/2026

On track

Industry

87300
Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled

Officers

Mrs Heather Irene Scott O B E

director · Since 22/07/2014

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Ms Carole Anne Sobkowiak

director · Since 21/11/2017

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Mr David Lindesay Steel F C A

director · Since 31/07/2018

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Gail Marie Wiper

director · Since 20/11/2018

RETIRED TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Mr Paul William Robinson

director · Since 17/09/2019

RETIRED POLICE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Gail Marie Wiper

secretary · Since 08/10/2020

Mrs Elizabeth Fraser Lyle

director · Since 16/03/2023

ACCOUNTANT- RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mr Gary Crofton Blenkinsopp

director · Since 11/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

DARLINGTON BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 17/05/1983Registered 19/05/1983
charge
outstanding

THE HOUSING CORPORATION

Created 21/10/1981Registered 26/10/1981
charge
outstanding

DARLINGTON BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 07/02/1980Registered 19/02/1980

CompanyRankvs 320+ SIC 87300 peers
65

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees71th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.23× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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

have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable 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 trustees with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£136k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£119k

Working capital

Current Assets

£172k

Current Liabilities

£53k

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

Debtors

£36k

11avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£209k
NI contributions£16k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Interest receivable£10k
Signed by Mrs G WiperPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20253.23

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.