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The Hooton Park Trust

03987530

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

THE HANGARS AIRFIELD WAY, ELLESMERE PORT, CH65 1BQ
Incorporated 08/05/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/05/2026

Due 17/05/2027

On track

Industry

91030
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions

Officers

Mr Graham Sparkes

director · Since 13/01/2003

RETIRED CIVIL SERVANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Mr Robert Frost

director · Since 14/06/2010

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Mr Neil Adrian Hutchinson

director · Since 21/06/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Ms Samantha Mellor

director · Since 02/04/2023

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Mrs Karen Nicola Shields

director · Since 05/08/2025

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Graham Sparkes

Significant control

British · England · Age 75

The Hangars, Airfield Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 1BQ

Notified 03/05/2017

CompanyRankvs 134+ SIC 91030 peers
71

Financial strength75th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees14th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.24× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£104k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£37k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£25k

Working capital

Current Assets

£45k

Current Liabilities

£20k

Fixed Assets

£79k

Debtors

£8k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£10k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£104k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.24+£51k
20230.54-£17k
20224.97+£10k
20216.32+£30k
20201.78+£17k
20190.96-£19k
20181.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.