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Clipper Ventures Plc

03087938

active
Public Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

THE GRANARY & BAKERY BUILDING, GOSPORT, PO12 1FX
Incorporated 04/08/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/08/2025

Due 18/08/2026

On track

Industry

79120
Tour operator activities

Officers

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston Cbe

director · Since 14/03/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 87

Mr William Ward

director · Since 14/03/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Christopher Rushton

director · Since 14/11/2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Nicholas Mark Butterworth

secretary · Since 14/03/2024

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Nicholas Mark Butterworth

director · Since 14/03/2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Clipper Ventures Holdings Plc

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

The Granary And Bakery Building, Weevil Lane, Gosport, PO12 1FX

Reg: 07061468 · Companies House · Public Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges19 outstanding

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HSBC BANK PLC

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CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

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CLYDESDALE BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

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CLYDESDALE BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

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CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

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CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1999Registered 08/09/1999Satisfied 13/08/2008
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CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1999Registered 08/09/1999Satisfied 13/08/2008
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CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 18/08/1999Registered 04/09/1999Satisfied 13/08/2008
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CAPITAL BANK PLC

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Created 27/07/1999Registered 06/08/1999Satisfied 13/08/2008
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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/05/1999Registered 29/05/1999Satisfied 13/08/2008
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LLOYDS BANK PLC

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/05/1999Registered 29/05/1999Satisfied 13/08/2008
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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/11/1997Registered 04/12/1997Satisfied 13/08/2008
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LLOYDS BANK PLC

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

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BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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GRANTOWN INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 18/07/1997Registered 02/08/1997Satisfied 20/03/1998
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GRANTOWN INVESTMENTS LIMITED

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GRANTOWN INVESTMENTS LIMITED

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GRANTOWN INVESTMENTS LIMITED

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GRANTOWN INVESTMENTS LIMITED

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GRANTOWN INVESTMENTS LIMITED

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WILLIAM WARD

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CompanyRankvs 563+ SIC 79120 peers
58

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees45th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.84× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

Employees7/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Turnover

£10.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£889k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.5M

Current Liabilities

£7.3M

Fixed Assets

£7.3M

Debtors

£4.7M

Cost of Sales

£4.1M

Gross Profit

£6.6M

Admin Expenses

£5.9M

Operating Profit

£704k

Profit After Tax

£687k

1avg. employees-97

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.4M
NI contributions£401k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£222k
Assets less current liabilities£13.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.84+£687k
20241.76—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.