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Brightlingsea Museum

02397322

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

DOVE HOUSE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, CO7 0DT
Incorporated 21/06/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

91020
Museum activities

Officers

Margaret Stone

director · Since 14/03/2002

CURATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Mr Nicholas Anthony Skinner

director · Since 11/06/2013

RETIRED LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Mrs Vivien Chapman

director · Since 01/02/2017

TOWN COUNCILLOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Pauline Victoria Skerritt

secretary · Since 01/02/2018

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Pauline Victoria Skerritt

director · Since 27/02/2019

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Olivia Francesca Reilly

director · Since 28/09/2020

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Mr Timothy James Snow

director · Since 14/07/2025

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Margaret Stone

Significant control

British · England · Age 78

41, Hurst Green, Colchester, CO7 0EZ

Notified 01/07/2016

CompanyRankvs 85+ SIC 91020 peers
66

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 50.93× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees2/15 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. 3. Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty The preparation of the financial statements requires man

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£913k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£156k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£157k

Working capital

Current Assets

£160k

Current Liabilities

£3k

Fixed Assets

£756k

Debtors

£2k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£913k
Interest receivable£7k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025_Charity

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202550.93+£3k
202438.23+£4k
2023239.52—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.