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Challenger Society For Marine Science

02274855

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PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
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Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)

Details

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3ZH
Incorporated 06/07/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/06/2025

Due 18/06/2026

On track

Industry

72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Officers

Dr James Alexander Brearley

director · Since 24/06/2024

RESEARCHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Dr Katharine Rosemary Lash

director · Since 24/06/2024

RESEARCHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Prof Maeve Lohan

director · Since 06/06/2025

SCIENTIST

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Katharine Rosemary Lash

Significant control

British · England · Age 45

National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH

Notified 15/09/2022

Dr James Alexander Brearley

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 42

National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH

Notified 25/09/2024

Prof Maeve Lohan

Significant control

Irish · England · Age 52

National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH

Notified 25/09/2024

Former PSCs

Dr John Christopher Bacon

Ceased 30/09/2018

Professor Rachel Mills

Ceased 10/09/2019

Dr Edward Mawji

Ceased 25/09/2024

Dr Mattias Green

Ceased 30/09/2022

Professor Rosalind Emily Mayors Rickaby

Ceased 20/12/2023

Professor Michael Meredith

Ceased 25/09/2024

CompanyRankvs 1007+ SIC 72190 peers
74

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees20th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 14.11× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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 31/12/2019

Net Worth

£105k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£50k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£48k

Working capital

Current Assets

£52k

Current Liabilities

£4k

Fixed Assets

£57k

Debtors

£2k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£105k
Interest receivable£2k
Signed by E MawjiPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
201914.11+£2k
201819.92

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.