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Masters Of Wine Endowment Company

06018769

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

6 RIVERLIGHT QUAY, LONDON, SW11 8EA
Incorporated 05/12/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2026

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/11/2025

Due 12/12/2026

On track

Industry

85520
Cultural education

Officers

Michael Palij

director · Since 14/09/2022

MASTER OF WINE

CANADIAN · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Adrian Garforth

director · Since 14/09/2022

MASTER OF WINE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr William John Lowe

director · Since 19/03/2024

MASTER DISTILLER, MASTER OF WINE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Neil Hadley

director · Since 24/09/2024

MASTER OF WINE

BRITISH · AUSTRIA · Age 60

Miss Sarah Jayne Harrison

director · Since 22/10/2025

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael Palij

secretary · Since 21/08/2026

Caroline Hermann

director · Since 23/09/2026

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 56

Former

Ms Siobhan Turner

director · Resigned 05/04/2026

Ms Siobhan Turner

secretary · Resigned 05/05/2026

Mr Roderick Smith

director · Resigned 23/09/2026

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1412+ SIC 85520 peers
54

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.66× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£52k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£30k

Working capital

Current Assets

£57k

Current Liabilities

£86k

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£4k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20260.66+£62k
20231.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.