Back to search

Worthing Football Club Limited

02729719

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WORTHING FOOTBALL CLUB, WORTHING, BN14 7HQ
Incorporated 08/07/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/09/2025

Due 28/09/2026

On track

Industry

93120
Activities of sport clubs

Officers

Mr George David Dowell

director · Since 21/03/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 3 other boards

Watling & Hirst Limited

secretary · Since 10/05/2017

BRITISH

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Barry Roy Hunter

director · Since 13/09/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Christopher John Salt

director · Since 30/09/2021

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr Ralph Gilbert

director · Since 14/08/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Mr George David Dowell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 33

Worthing Football Club, Worthing, BN14 7HQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Barry Roy Hunter

Significant control

British · England · Age 64

Worthing Football Club, Worthing, BN14 7HQ

Notified 13/09/2019

Mr Christopher John Salt

Significant control

British · England · Age 60

Worthing Football Club, Worthing, BN14 7HQ

Notified 30/09/2021

Mr Ralph Gilbert

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 45

Worthing Football Club, Worthing, BN14 7HQ

Notified 14/08/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Calvin Sean Buckland

Ceased 11/09/2018

Mr Ian Hart

Ceased 04/06/2020

Mr Harry Michael Shiel

Ceased 18/07/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION

Created 19/07/2021Registered 20/07/2021
charge
satisfied

GREENE KING BREWING AND RETAILING LIMITED

Created 24/11/2011Registered 03/12/2011Satisfied 31/07/2018
charge
satisfied

GREENE KING BREWING AND RETAILING LIMITED

Created 30/01/2006Registered 03/02/2006Satisfied 31/07/2018
charge
satisfied

GREEN KING BREWING AND RETAILING LIMITED

Created 30/01/2006Registered 03/02/2006Satisfied 31/07/2018
charge
satisfied

GREENE KING PLC

Created 17/10/1995Registered 19/10/1995Satisfied 31/07/2018

CompanyRankvs 2196+ SIC 93120 peers
57

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.63× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
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.

Employees7/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£891k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£46k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£362k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£61k

Working capital

Current Assets

£103k

Current Liabilities

£164k

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£44k

Cost of Sales

£227k

Admin Expenses

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

-£362k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.63+£0
20250.63+£343k
20242.21+£742k
20230.20-£31k
20220.84

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.