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Dart Abbey Enterprises Limited

01435171

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
91 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
30/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BUCKFAST ABBEY, BUCKFASTLEIGH, TQ11 0EE
Incorporated 05/07/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

group

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/01/2026

Due 04/02/2027

On track

Industry

11040
Manufacture of other non-distilled fermented beverages
47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores
47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores
56101
Licensed restaurants

Officers

Dom Rory Daniel Smyth

director · Since 16/07/2019

MINISTER OF RELIGION

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Abbot David Roger Charlesworth

director · Since 09/04/2021

MINISTER OF RELIGION

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Dr Mark Peter Prickett

director · Since 15/07/2021

MONK

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip Anthony Arkwright

director · Since 27/06/2022

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 6 other boards

Rev. Dom. Dominic Peter May

director · Since 21/03/2025

MONK

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr Philip Arkwright

secretary · Since 31/07/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Buckfast Abbey Trustees Registered

75–100% shares

Buckfast Abbey, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY TRADING AS HOMES ENGLAND

Created 28/01/2022Registered 31/01/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 04/05/2006Registered 05/05/2006Satisfied 24/12/2013
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/01/1996Registered 22/01/1996
charge
satisfied

TSB BANK PLC

Created 05/10/1994Registered 07/10/1994Satisfied 29/06/1996

CompanyRankvs 22+ SIC 11040 peers
65

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.87× · 6/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/10/2022

Turnover

£4.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£266k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£79k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£779k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.7M

Current Liabilities

£10.0M

Fixed Assets

£4.9M

Debtors

£1.6M

Cost of Sales

£472k

Gross Profit

£4.1M

Admin Expenses

£3.3M

Operating Profit

£796k

73avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.6M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20220.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.