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The Samuel Courtauld Trust

02413547

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

COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART SOMERSET HOUSE, LONDON, WC2R 0RN
Incorporated 15/08/1989

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/02/2026

Due 04/03/2027

On track

Industry

85421
First-degree level higher education
85422
Post-graduate level higher education
85520
Cultural education
91020
Museum activities

Officers

Mrs Lara Jane Christabel Barton

director · Since 19/05/2015

LAWYER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Lord Browne Of Madingley John Browne

director · Since 28/09/2017

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Mr Charles Beville Booth-Clibborn

director · Since 21/11/2017

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Andrew Romain Hochhauser Qc

director · Since 01/12/2019

BARRISTER/DEPUTY JUDGE

BRITISH,POLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 10 other boards

Ms Sally Osman

director · Since 19/05/2020

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS ADVISER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Professor Rosalind Polly Blakesley

director · Since 01/12/2020

UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mrs Ina Rita De

director · Since 01/12/2020

INVESTMENT BANKER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Mark Nicholas Hamilton Hoffman

director · Since 01/12/2020

TRUSTEE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Charmian Caines

director · Since 30/11/2021

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Simon Tony Pryke

director · Since 29/11/2022

TRUSTEE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Sylvia Jane Howe

secretary · Since 01/12/2023

Dr Sean Rainbird

director · Since 01/11/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

CompanyRankvs 366+ SIC 85421 peers
55

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees28th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.61× · 6/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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

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

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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£4.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£52k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£33k

Working capital

Current Assets

£52k

Current Liabilities

£85k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.8M
Interest receivable£62k
Signed by Professor R J H EmeryPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.61

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.