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Colchester Archaeological Trust Limited

01578133

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ROMAN CIRCUS HOUSE, COLCHESTER, CO2 7GZ
Incorporated 05/08/1981

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Elisabeth Anne Bourton Ba

director · Since 11/10/2002

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Mr William John Mallinson

secretary · Since 25/01/2013

Mr Neil Clifford Staff

director · Since 19/04/2013

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nigel Cochrane

director · Since 19/04/2013

LIBRARIAN

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Mr Jonathan Charles Pearsall

director · Since 11/09/2013

BLUE BADGE TOUR GUIDE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 81

Mr William Edward Richard Lawrance

director · Since 04/03/2020

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Mrs Linda Christine Green

director · Since 25/01/2023

SELF EMPLOYED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Anthony Knappett

director · Since 26/04/2023

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Mr Geoffrey Lunn

director · Since 24/01/2025

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mr Neal David Benjamin

director · Since 24/01/2025

VOLUNTEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Adam Nicholas Wightman

Significant control

British · England · Age 43

Roman Circus House, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, CO2 7GZ

Notified 11/07/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Philip Crummy

Ceased 01/11/2023

Mr Howard Brooks

Ceased 11/07/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2018Registered 06/03/2018
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/11/2017Registered 20/11/2017
charge
satisfied

THE CHARITY BANK LIMITED

Created 19/06/2012Registered 20/06/2012Satisfied 27/02/2018

CompanyRankvs 9702+ SIC 96090 peers
55

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.46× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 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

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£514k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£791k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£322k

Fixed Assets

£505k

Debtors

£597k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.0M
NI contributions£91k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£8k
Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Interest receivable£4k
Signed by N P WickendenPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.46-£100k
20233.34+£223k
20222.92+£318k
20213.69+£147k
20202.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.