Manchester Art Gallery Trading Company Limited

04465391

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

38/40

Risk

Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MANCHESTER ART GALLERY, MANCHESTER, M2 3JL

Incorporated 20/06/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/05/2026

Due 23/05/2027

On track

Industry

91020

Museum activities

Officers

Mr Robert James Moss

director · Since 11/09/2014

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Miss Amanda Susan Wallace

director · Since 03/05/2017

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Amy Haigh

secretary · Since 08/11/2021

Mr Andrew Graham Palmer

director · Since 14/12/2021

PARTNER, PENSIONS COVENANT ADVISORY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Stuart Paul Wood

director · Since 14/12/2021

PARTNER, PENSIONS COVENANT ADVISORY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Robin Hawkes

director · Since 08/12/2022

THEATRE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Ms Diane Andrea Charlton

director · Since 08/12/2022

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Ms Alison Janet Shedlock

director · Since 26/08/2025

HEAD OF HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mrs Vanda Jeanette Mckeon

director · Since 30/10/2025

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Manchester City Galleries Trust

75–100% shares

75–100% votes

Appoint directors

Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL

Reg: 03053689 · Companies House · Limited

Notified 20/06/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

MANCHESTER CITY GALLERIES TRUST

Created 01/11/2018Registered 05/11/2018

CompanyRankvs 230+ SIC 91020 peers
59

Financial strength70th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25

Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.97× · 6/20

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 strength18/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£39k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£329k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£10k

Working capital

Current Assets

£361k

Current Liabilities

£371k

Fixed Assets

£49k

Debtors

£24k

34avg. employees

Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	0.97	-£17k
2024	0.98	-£22k
2023	0.98	-£31k
2022	0.98	+£43k
2021	0.92	+£69k
2020	0.88	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.