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National Waterfront Museum Swansea

04255473

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
62 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

NATIONAL WATERFRONT MUSEUM, MARITIME QUARTER, SA1 3RD
Incorporated 19/07/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/07/2025

Due 29/07/2026

On track

Industry

91020
Museum activities

Officers

Mrs Helen Sarah Van Willegen

secretary · Since 19/07/2001

BRITISH

Also on 4 other boards

Councillor Robert Francis-Davies

director · Since 17/10/2014

COUNCILLOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 78

Mr Hywel Rhys Richard John

director · Since 13/01/2020

TREASURER

BRITISH · WALES · Age 62

Dr Elliott John King

director · Since 15/06/2022

DOCTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Councillor Hannah Frederika Lawson

director · Since 15/06/2022

MICRO ENTERPRISE OFFICER

BRITISH · WALES · Age 48

Mr Richard David Thomas

director · Since 11/09/2023

RETIRED

WELSH · WALES · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Dr Emma Edith Yhnell

director · Since 19/09/2025

ACADEMIC

BRITISH · WALES · Age 35

Dr Clive Lester Grace

director · Since 19/09/2025

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 12 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Council Of City And County Of Swansea

25–50% shares

County Hall, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN

Notified 19/07/2016

Amgueddfa Cymru National Museum Wales

25–50% shares

National Museum Wales, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP

Notified 22/02/2023

Former PSCs

Amgueddfa Cymru National Museum Wales

Ceased 22/02/2023

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 31/03/2006Registered 13/04/2006
charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND

Created 31/03/2006Registered 11/04/2006
charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND

Created 07/04/2003Registered 16/04/2003
charge
outstanding

WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 07/04/2003Registered 16/04/2003

CompanyRankvs 291+ SIC 91020 peers
39

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.44× · 2/20
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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291National Waterfront Museum Swansea
59
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.

Employees2/15 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

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

have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable 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 trustees with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£16.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1k

Current Liabilities

£3k

Fixed Assets

£16.2M

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£16.2M
Signed by H R R JohnPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.