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Grizedale Arts

03776969

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

FARMERS ARMS, ULVERSTON, LA12 8DT
Incorporated 25/05/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

90010
Performing arts
90020
Support activities to performing arts
90030
Artistic creation
90040
Operation of arts facilities

Officers

Mr Adam Douglas Percy Sutherland

secretary · Since 23/10/2009

Mr Alistair James Hudson

director · Since 21/05/2015

MUSEUM DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mr Samuel John Hunt

director · Since 23/03/2023

CURATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 2 other boards

Miss Sarah Clare Elizabeth Staton

director · Since 24/06/2025

ARTIST EDUCATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Ms Katherine Jane Shaw

director · Since 21/10/2025

GLOBAL HEAD OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND

Created 31/03/2021Registered 06/04/2021
charge
satisfied

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

Created 07/03/2007Registered 08/03/2007Satisfied 28/07/2023

CompanyRankvs 1579+ SIC 90010 peers
56

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.68× · 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

made to their subsidiary can be repaid. The loan amount as at year end was £111,742, (2024: £104,318 2023:£71,065). There is some uncertainty about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern in connection with the loan made to its subsidiary. There is a serious concern whether the subsidiary is able to repay the loan which would have a significant effect on the charitable co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£967k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£58k

Working capital

Current Assets

£122k

Current Liabilities

£180k

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£122k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Interest receivable£31k
Signed by Mr S J HuntPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.68

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.