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Association Of British Orchestras(The)

01806863

active
private limited guarant nsc
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9JQ
Incorporated 06/04/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/01/2026

Due 14/02/2027

On track

Industry

94110
Activities of business and employers membership organisations

Officers

Ms Ellen Gallagher

director · Since 12/11/2019

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Ms Judith Olivia Webster

secretary · Since 14/11/2022

Ms Sophie Lewis

director · Since 21/11/2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · WALES

Ms Helen Dunne

director · Since 21/11/2023

ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Ms Lucy Ann Galliard

director · Since 21/11/2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Mr Dominic James Parker

director · Since 19/11/2024

ORCHESTRA MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mr David Burke

director · Since 19/11/2024

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Mr David Anthony Butcher

director · Since 18/11/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 1 other board

Ms Sarah Jane Bardwell

director · Since 18/11/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 2 other boards

Emma Stenning

director · Since 18/11/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Joanne Claire Towler

director · Since 19/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mr Benjamin David Lunn

director · Since 19/05/2026

BRITISH · SCOTLAND

Ms Joanne Claire Towler

director · Since 19/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Ellen Gallagher

director · Since 12/11/2019

British · England

Judith Olivia Webster

secretary · Since 14/11/2022

Sophie Lewis

director · Since 21/11/2023

British · Wales

Lucy Ann Galliard

director · Since 21/11/2023

British · England

Helen Dunne

director · Since 21/11/2023

British · England

Dominic James Parker

director · Since 19/11/2024

British · United Kingdom

David Burke

director · Since 19/11/2024

British · England

Sarah Jane Bardwell

director · Since 18/11/2025

British · England

David Anthony Butcher

director · Since 18/11/2025

British · England

Emma Stenning

director · Since 18/11/2025

British · England

Joanne Claire Towler

director · Since 19/05/2026

British · England

Benjamin David Lunn

director · Since 19/05/2026

British · Scotland

Former

Stephen Charles David Carpenter

director · Resigned 14/10/1993

Paul Alan Barker

director · Resigned 12/10/1994

Louise Mary Honeyman

director · Resigned 28/06/1995

Monya Jean Gilbert

director · Resigned 28/06/1995

Clive Daniel Gillinson

director · Resigned 11/10/1995

Susan Marcia Bottomley

director · Resigned 10/10/1996

Trevor John Green

director · Resigned 10/03/1997

Judith Jane Ackrill

director · Resigned 07/12/1998

Rowena Margaret Brown

director · Resigned 12/10/2000

Daniel John Owen Evans

director · Resigned 12/10/2000

Stephen Charles David Carpenter

director · Resigned 05/11/2001

David John Lee Fisk

director · Resigned 31/12/2001

Libby Macnamara

secretary · Resigned 30/04/2002

Andrew John Bennett

director · Resigned 21/10/2002

Nicola Jane Goold

director · Resigned 21/10/2002

David Anthony Butcher

director · Resigned 07/10/2003

Simon Philip Crookall

director · Resigned 03/11/2004

Andrew Connolly

director · Resigned 29/11/2005

Cathryn Judith Graham

director · Resigned 26/09/2006

Russell Alan Jones

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2007

Michael Brian Henson

director · Resigned 28/11/2007

Patrick Stevenson Frederick

director · Resigned 28/11/2007

Elizabeth Anne Anderson

director · Resigned 28/11/2007

Dawn Lesley Day

director · Resigned 30/04/2009

Simon Mark Funnell

director · Resigned 11/02/2014

Peter Harrap

director · Resigned 18/11/2014

Michael John Elliott

director · Resigned 18/11/2014

Michael George Eakin

director · Resigned 28/11/2017

Peter Michael Helps

director · Resigned 28/11/2017

Andrew Connolly

director · Resigned 28/11/2017

Fraser Anderson

director · Resigned 27/11/2018

Catherine Jane Arlidge

director · Resigned 10/11/2020

Peter Gordon Bellingham

director · Resigned 30/11/2021

Mark William Pemberton

secretary · Resigned 14/11/2022

Philip Michael Boughton

director · Resigned 21/11/2023

Joanne Marie Kirkbride Buckley

director · Resigned 21/11/2023

Thorben Dittes

director · Resigned 18/11/2025

Matthew John Downes

director · Resigned 17/03/2026

Mr Matthew John Downes

director · Resigned 17/03/2026

Change History

officer appointed → WEBSTER, Judith Olivia
2026-07-29
officer appointed → BARDWELL, Sarah Jane
2026-07-29
officer appointed → BURKE, David
2026-07-29
officer appointed → BUTCHER, David Anthony
2026-07-29
officer appointed → DUNNE, Helen
2026-07-29
officer appointed → GALLAGHER, Ellen
2026-07-29
officer appointed → GALLIARD, Lucy Ann
2026-07-29
officer appointed → LEWIS, Sophie
2026-07-29
officer appointed → LUNN, Benjamin David
2026-07-29
officer appointed → PARKER, Dominic James
2026-07-29
officer appointed → STENNING, Emma
2026-07-29
officer appointed → TOWLER, Joanne Claire
2026-07-29
status → active
2026-07-29

Active

type → private-limited-guarant-nsc
2026-07-29

PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)

address line1 → 71-75 Shelton Street
2026-07-29

71-75 SHELTON STREET

post town → Covent Garden
2026-07-29

COVENT GARDEN

CompanyRankvs 95+ SIC 94110 peers
84

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees79th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.19× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£368k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£190k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£222k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£7k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£189k

Working capital

Current Assets

£249k

Current Liabilities

£59k

Fixed Assets

£877

Debtors

£27k

Cost of Sales

£84k

Gross Profit

£284k

Admin Expenses

£320k

Operating Profit

-£457

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£190k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20254.19

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.