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Drusillas Zoo Park Limited

03261226

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

DRUSILLAS PARK, ALFRISTON, BN26 5QS
Incorporated 09/10/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores
56101
Licensed restaurants
91040
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserve activities
93210
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

Officers

Christine Smith

director · Since 09/10/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Mr Laurence Edwin Smith

secretary · Since 09/10/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Laurence Edwin Smith

director · Since 09/10/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Oliver Laurence Smith

secretary · Since 17/12/2013

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Oliver Laurence Smith

director · Since 01/05/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 35

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Caroline Victoria Steer

director · Since 01/05/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Cassandra Jane Poland

director · Since 01/05/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Oliver Laurence Smith

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 35

Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

Notified 03/12/2024

Mrs Caroline Victoria Steer

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 41

Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

Notified 03/12/2024

Mrs Cassandra Jane Poland

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 43

Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

Notified 03/12/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Laurence Edwin Smith

Ceased 03/12/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/06/2015Registered 01/07/2015
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/08/2013Registered 23/08/2013

CompanyRankvs 1917+ SIC 47789 peers
56

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.56× · 6/20
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.

Employees15/15 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

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£7.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£574k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£824k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£726k

Working capital

Current Assets

£939k

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£9.6M

Debtors

£220k

Cost of Sales

£1.1M

Admin Expenses

£4.6M

Profit After Tax

£475k

143avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£117k
Dividends paid£389k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£856
Assets less current liabilities£8.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.56+£69k
20230.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.