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Activate Outdoors Limited

03201193

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

The New Forest Outdoor Centre, Minstead Manor Estate, Emery Down Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA
Incorporated 20/05/1996

Previously known as

Partwill Limited · until 07/06/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/05/2026

Due 28/05/2027

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Matthew John King

director · Since 29/05/1996

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PRODUCER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert David Crates

secretary · Since 01/08/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Robert David Crates

director · Since 01/08/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 7 other boards

Matthew John King

director · Since 29/05/1996

British · England · Age 53

Robert David Crates

secretary · Since 01/08/2007

British

Robert David Crates

director · Since 01/08/2007

British · England · Age 53

Former

Daniel John Dwyer

nominee secretary · Resigned 29/05/1996

Betty June Doyle

nominee director · Resigned 29/05/1996

Daniel John Dwyer

nominee director · Resigned 29/05/1996

Dianne Mary King

secretary · Resigned 24/06/1999

Ian Miles King

director · Resigned 25/11/2001

Philippa Helen King

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2007

Philippa Helen King

director · Resigned 31/07/2007

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Matthew John King

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 53

The New Forest Outdoor Centre, Emery Down Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Robert David Crates

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 53

The New Forest Outdoor Centre, Emery Down Lyndhurst, SO43 7GA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

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outstanding

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Change History

officer appointed → CRATES, Robert David
2026-08-18
officer appointed → CRATES, Robert David
2026-08-18
officer appointed → KING, Matthew John
2026-08-18
status → active
2026-08-18

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-18

Private Limited Company

address line1 → The New Forest Outdoor Centre
2026-08-18

THE NEW FOREST OUTDOOR CENTRE

post town → Emery Down Lyndhurst
2026-08-18

EMERY DOWN LYNDHURST

CompanyRankvs 28045+ SIC 82990 peers
60

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.26× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 28/02/2026

Net Worth

£473k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£86k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£445k

Working capital

Current Assets

£155k

Current Liabilities

£601k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£69k

36avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£442k
Bank loans & overdrafts£400k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20260.26-£20k
20250.35-£52k
20240.39+£45k
20230.62—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.