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The Kimmeridge Trust

05140821

active
private limited guarant nsc limited exemption
england wales
Companies House
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

15/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

The Etches Collection, Kimmeridge, Wareham, BH20 5PE
Incorporated 28/05/2004

Previously known as

Museum Of Jurassic Marine Life · until 27/06/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

medium

Next accounts due

28/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/05/2025

Due 11/06/2026

Overdue

Industry

85520
Cultural education
91020
Museum activities

Officers

Professor John Edward Alan Marshall

director · Since 17/08/2017

UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR OF PALAENTOLOGY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Dr Neil Langley Frewin

director · Since 17/08/2017

EXPLORATION MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Dr Neil Langley Frewin

secretary · Since 27/05/2020

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter John Sheppard

director · Since 13/08/2020

FILM PRODUCER / FOSTER CARER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Nick John Ford

director · Since 01/02/2021

FISHING

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Ms Rosemary Gabrielle Clarke

director · Since 01/04/2022

FINANCE & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Robert John Vearncombe

director · Since 21/10/2022

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Dr Stephen Charles Earwicker

director · Since 21/10/2022

RETIRED GP

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Sir Richard Peter Lambert

director · Since 21/10/2022

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Timothy Lincoln Pennington

director · Since 09/12/2022

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Mr Gary Maurice Suttle

director · Since 18/10/2024

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

John Edward Alan Marshall

director · Since 17/08/2017

British · England · Age 72

Neil Langley Frewin

director · Since 17/08/2017

British · England · Age 59

Neil Langley Frewin

secretary · Since 27/05/2020

Peter John Sheppard

director · Since 13/08/2020

British · England · Age 62

Nick John Ford

director · Since 01/02/2021

British · England · Age 61

Rosemary Gabrielle Clarke

director · Since 01/04/2022

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Robert John Vearncombe

director · Since 21/10/2022

British · England · Age 72

Stephen Charles Earwicker

director · Since 21/10/2022

British · England · Age 70

Richard Peter Lambert

director · Since 21/10/2022

British · England · Age 81

Timothy Lincoln Pennington

director · Since 09/12/2022

British · England · Age 65

Gary Maurice Suttle

director · Since 18/10/2024

British · England · Age 69

Former

Piers Desmond Chichester

director · Resigned 11/05/2017

Richard Cecil Wilkin

director · Resigned 26/11/2017

Julie Elizabeth Ford

director · Resigned 14/12/2017

John Christopher Langham

director · Resigned 24/05/2018

Richard Henry Bond

director · Resigned 24/05/2018

Michael Frederick Hobbs

director · Resigned 28/02/2019

David Michael Martill

director · Resigned 23/05/2019

Richard Charles Edwin Smith

director · Resigned 23/05/2019

Helen Margaret Earwicker

director · Resigned 23/05/2019

Carola Claire Campbell

director · Resigned 23/05/2019

Steven Paul Dolan

secretary · Resigned 27/05/2020

Simon Conway Morris

director · Resigned 02/01/2021

Robert John Vearncombe

director · Resigned 02/01/2021

Richard Peter Lambert

director · Resigned 02/01/2021

Stephen Charles Earwicker

director · Resigned 02/01/2021

Elizabeth Anita Morgan

director · Resigned 02/01/2021

Claire Whitmore Enders

director · Resigned 23/06/2021

Beverley Ann Smith

director · Resigned 19/10/2021

Andrew Racey

director · Resigned 30/10/2021

Richard Henry Bond

director · Resigned 31/10/2021

Marcel Nigel Steward

director · Resigned 08/12/2021

Steven Randall

director · Resigned 25/04/2022

Penelope Ann Cobham

director · Resigned 04/10/2022

Sarah Anne Brazier

director · Resigned 22/10/2022

Tim Pennington

director · Resigned 24/10/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Henry Bond

Ceased 24/05/2018

Dr Andrew Racey

Ceased 30/10/2021

Viscountes Penelope Ann Cobham

Ceased 04/10/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE MEMORIAL FUND

Created 20/05/2014Registered 22/05/2014

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-26

Active

typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
2026-06-26

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)

address line1The Etches Collection
2026-06-26

THE ETCHES COLLECTION

post townWareham
2026-06-26

WAREHAM

CompanyRankvs 207+ SIC 85520 peers
60

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 21.72× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
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.

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 compliance5/15 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

in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Material uncertainty relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Bas

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£548k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£453k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£507k

Working capital

Current Assets

£531k

Current Liabilities

£24k

Fixed Assets

£42k

Debtors

£30k

12avg. employees+2

People Costs

Wages & salaries£179k
NI contributions£10k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£548k
Interest receivable£4k
Signed by Mr R J VearncombePrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202421.72+£478k
20232.57

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.